stem the rose

bloom is off the rose

The person, object, or situation identified in the context has lost its novelty, freshness, appeal, or acceptability.

rose garden

A highly desirable situation.

smell like a rose

To be regarded as appealing, virtuous, or respectable; to be untainted or unharmed.

stem the tide

To slow or stop the flow of something.

under the rose

In secret; secretly, privately.