bed of roses

Definition

A pleasant or easy situation; an untroubled existence.

Etymology

From Christopher Marlowe's poem The Passionate Shepherd to His Love (1599).

Example Sentences

• "It's a straightforward job, but it's no bed of roses, with such long hours."
• "Just speak to the stars about the bed of roses which is popularly supposed to be their resting place in the rarified atmosphere of the stellar regions!"
• "I thank you all / But it's been no bed of roses / No pleasure cruise"