through rose-colored glasses
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As a Black actor who has had the chance to play many of the plum Shakespearean roles, had I been looking at his work through rose-colored glasses?
From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2023
“Parents also may see their children through rose-colored glasses and may have a less objective view of their challenges and struggles.”
From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2022
TV rights-holder NBC, viewing the event through rose-colored glasses?
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2021
He said that Jackson’s ranching roots are often seen through rose-colored glasses by tourists.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2017
I have to laugh at myself, already looking at that time through rose-colored glasses.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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