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

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