come up roses
To enter into a condition or situation which is favorable; to develop in a pleasing or advantageous manner.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Don't worry, everything will come up roses in the end.”
“After a difficult start to the project, things finally came up roses when the new manager arrived.”
“Although the initial negotiations were fraught with tension, the final agreement ensured that everything came up roses for all parties involved.”
first recorded 20th c.
Coined by lyricist Stephen Sondheim for a song from the musical Gypsy (1959).
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appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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bed of roses
A pleasant or easy situation; an untroubled existence.
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bloom is off the rose
The person, object, or situation identified in the context has lost its novelty, freshness, appeal, or acceptability.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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burn that bridge when one comes to it
To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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come a cropper
To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.
Last updated August 10, 2026