Bowl-of-cherries–life-is-just-a
These are happy circumstances; life is wonderful. This phrase is often used ironically, as in My husband is about to get laid off—life is just a bowl of cherries, right? Originating as the title of a song (1931) by Lew Brown (lyrics) and composer Ray Henderson, this term expressed the idea that everything was going very well. However, its ironical use was established by the 1970s. Also see bed of roses
Read Also:
- Bowlder
boulder. a detached and rounded or worn rock, especially a large one. Historical Examples ‘way Down In Lonesome Cove Charles Egbert Craddock (AKA Mary Noailles Murfree) Capt’n Davy’s Honeymoon Hall Caine Mollie and the Unwiseman John Kendrick Bangs Two Arrows William O. Stoddard The Heritage of the Sioux B.M. Bower Blazed Trail Stories Stewart Edward […]
- Bowldering
bouldering. pavement made with small boulders. noun rock climbing on large boulders or small outcrops either as practice or as a sport in its own right
- Bowlegged
outward curvature of the legs causing a separation of the knees when the ankles are close or in contact. a leg so curved. Contemporary Examples New York City Is the Storied Football Capital of the USA Ben Jacobs January 25, 2014 Historical Examples Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung Victor Appleton Oh, You Tex! William […]
- Bowlegs
outward curvature of the legs causing a separation of the knees when the ankles are close or in contact. a leg so curved. Historical Examples Droll Stories of Isthmian Life Evelyn Saxton The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 91, May, 1865 Various
- Bowler
a person who bowl, especially a participant in a bowling game, as candlepins or tenpins. Cricket. the player who throws the ball to be played by the batsman. derby (def 5). Contemporary Examples Braving the Atlas Shrugged Crowd Allen Barra April 16, 2011 Bonfire of the Inanities Christopher Buckley March 21, 2009 Alexander Iolas: The […]