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bed of roses
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a situation that is easy, pleasant, or comfortable
What is the origin of the idiom "a bed of roses" and when to use it?
The idiom "a bed of roses" is used to describe a situation that is comfortable, easy, or pleasant, without any significant challenges or difficulties. This phrase likely derives from the idea that lying on a bed of soft, fragrant roses would be a delightful and comfortable experience. It has been in use in the English language for several centuries.
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a flower bed in which roses are growing
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They believed that the vacation would be a bed of roses, but unexpected travel delays made it quite stressful.
Their life together hasn't exactly been a bed of roses.
She thought the new job would be a bed of roses, but it turned out to be much more challenging than she expected.
We all knew that life was unlikely to be a bed of roses back in England.
Some people assume that fame and fortune are a bed of roses, but it comes with its own set of problems.
