Their relationship is all hearts and flowers right now.
hearts and flowers
idiomIdeal romance.
Origin
first recorded 19th c.After the song Hearts and Flowers, published in 1893 and widely used as melodramatic photoplay music.
He expected their marriage to be all hearts and flowers, but he soon realized that real life requires much more work.
The novel begins with a scene of hearts and flowers, yet it quickly descends into a dark and complicated tale of betrayal.
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early hours
[Cockney slang]flowers
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flower of the flock
Something exceedingly good or the best of its type.
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give someone their flowers
To praise someone or to acknowledge their work or accomplishments.
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heart of hearts
One's innermost private feelings.
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hearts on sleeves
Transparent, open, or forthright emotions.
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in the flower of one's youth
When one was young and happy.
Last updated April 17, 2026