smell the roses

Example Sentences

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As for what advice he’d give his captain, Robitaille said he’ll tell Kopitar to make time to stop and smell the roses on his last trip around the league.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2025

"People tell you life is better when you stop and smell the roses, and I’m beginning to believe them. But for now, stopping and smelling the freshly-peeled ginger works just fine."

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2025

“It’s good to celebrate and you need to. You need to smell the roses when you walk through the garden, as our guys did today. Because when you’re on the other side, it’s hard.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2023

The message to slow down and smell the roses is fairly obvious, but that does not make “Still Time” any less fun.

From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2023

I could smell the roses from my window.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier