stop and smell the roses

a short drop and a sudden stop

A fall to one's death by hanging.

bed of roses

A pleasant or easy situation; an untroubled existence.

come up roses

To enter into a condition or situation which is favorable; to develop in a pleasing or advantageous manner.

couldn't stop a pig in a passage

To be bow-legged.

face that would stop a clock

A shockingly unattractive face.

moonlight and roses

A very pleasant, sentimental, or romantic situation or atmosphere.

put a stop to

To terminate or abolish something.

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.