Meanings
From Christopher Marlowe's poem The Passionate Shepherd to His Love (1599).
How to pronounce "bed of roses":
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A pleasant or easy situation; an untroubled existence.
Example: "It's a straightforward job, but it's no bed of roses, with such long hours."
Example Sentences
1
Moving to a new city and starting a new job is not a bed of roses.
2
Being a parent is not always a bed of roses; it comes with many challenges.
3
I thought the project would be a bed of roses, but it turned out to be much harder than I expected.
4
His new relationship may seem like a bed of roses now, but they will face obstacles and disagreements like any other couple.
5
Living on your own is not always a bed of roses; it requires a lot of responsibilities and expenses.
