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
"This hasn't all been a bed of roses."
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2022
Looking back, I realize it wasn't a bed of roses for him.
From Salon • Sep. 13, 2021
Those who think pro tennis is a bed of roses might want to ponder those working hours.
From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2014
Near our cottage, where the small creek winds under the old wooden bridge, is the most beautiful bed of roses.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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