cherry

a bite at the cherry an attempt or chance to do something.

☞ This phrase is often used in the negative, to express the idea that you will not get a second chance (a second bite at the cherry). If you take two attempts to do something, especially some quite small task, this is taking two bites at the (same) cherry or another bite at the cherry.

a bowl of cherries a very pleasant or enjoyable situation or experience.

the cherry on the cake a desirable feature perceived as the finishing touch to something that is already inviting or worth having.

lose your cherry lose your virginity. informal

pop someone's cherry have sexual intercourse with a girl or woman who is a virgin. informal