bed of roses

Example Sentences

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"Life isn't always a bed of roses," she told BBC Radio Sussex.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

The road to where we are now has not been a bed of roses.

From Scientific American • Sep. 21, 2023

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

As though for his brother and sisters life had been a bed of roses!

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote