bed of roses

American  

noun

1. a situation of luxurious ease; a highly agreeable position.

   Caring for a houseful of active kids is no bed of roses.

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bed of roses Idioms  

1. A comfortable or luxurious position, as in Taking care of these older patients is no bed of roses. This metaphor, first recorded in 1635, is often used in a negative context, as in the example. Also see bowl of cherries.

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Etymology

Origin of bed of roses

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

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bed of roses

The road to where we are now has not been a bed of roses.

From Scientific American ● Sep. 21, 2023

"This hasn't all been a bed of roses."

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2022

Looking back, I realize it wasn't a bed of roses for him.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2021

Those who think pro tennis is a bed of roses might want to ponder those working hours.

From New York Times ● Sep. 2, 2014

As though for his brother and sisters life had been a bed of roses!

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote