bloom is off the rose
The person, object, or situation identified in the context has lost its novelty, freshness, appeal, or acceptability.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The bloom is off the rose for this old car.”
“He loved his new job at first, but now the bloom is off the rose and he feels bored.”
“After the initial excitement of the move faded, she realized the bloom was off the rose and began to miss her old home.”
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bed of roses
A pleasant or easy situation; an untroubled existence.
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come up roses
To enter into a condition or situation which is favorable; to develop in a pleasing or advantageous manner.
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moonlight and roses
A very pleasant, sentimental, or romantic situation or atmosphere.
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rose garden
A highly desirable situation.
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run for the roses
A college football game or series of games played with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the championship Rose Bowl game.
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smell like a rose
To be regarded as appealing, virtuous, or respectable; to be untainted or unharmed.
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stem the rose
To have anal sex; to insert one's penis (stem) into another's anus (rose).
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stop and smell the roses
To relax; to take time out of one's busy schedule to enjoy or appreciate the beauty of life.
Last updated August 10, 2026