bed of roses
Example Sentences
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The road to where we are now has not been a bed of roses.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 21, 2023
“Chivalry may not have been a bed of roses for those forced to lie in it,” Judge Keenan said about the dress code in her opinion.
From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2022
Looking back, I realize it wasn't a bed of roses for him.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2021
"It's not all a bed of roses... but because we have a flexible working policy it does give us the guidance, so we can be more flexible."
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2021
She flew up the drive and suddenly she saw Miss Honey in the front garden, standing in the middle of a bed of roses doing something with a pair of clippers.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
