We’ve all been neck-deep in trouble analogously—and who doesn’t wish they could scrub off the grime and come out not only clean but better than before? Well, that’s pretty much what it means “to come up smelling like roses”. In the throes of life’s messiest muddles, some people, with an uncanny knack, manage to escape unblemished and even shine brighter—like falling into a cesspool only to emerge as fragrant as a rose garden. 🌹
Related and Similar Terms
- Turning Lemons into Lemonade 🍋: Transforming a sour situation into something sweet and beneficial.
- A Blessing in Disguise: Something that appears bad at first but ends up being a good thing.
- Phoenix Rising from the Ashes 🦅: Coming back stronger after a great fall or disastrous end.
Idioms & Expressions Cousins
- Nine Lives 🐱: Like a cat, always landing on your feet no matter the drop.
- Silver Lining: Finding the positive aspect in something generally negative.
Proverbs
- “Good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” – Marilyn Monroe
Humor-filled Quotes
- “If you walk a mile in my shoes, you’ll end up at a bar.” – Unknown
Literary & Cinematic Recommendations:
- Books: “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger (A troubled Holden Caulfield constantly dodges disaster and heartache).
- Movies: “Forrest Gump” 🍤 (Despite numerous hardships, Forrest continues to succeed unpredictably).
- Songs: “Rise Up” by Andra Day 🎶 (An anthem of empowerment and resilience).
- Poetry: “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley 🌟 (“I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul”).
Farewell thought: Life may throw us into the muck, but remember: with the right mindset, we all have the potential to come up smelling like roses.
### Where did the idiom "come up smelling like roses" originate?
- [ ] England
- [x] America
- [ ] France
- [ ] Australia
> **Explanation:** This idiom is actually American in origin and dates back to the early twentieth century.
### Which of these is the essence of the idiom "come up smelling like roses"?
- [ ] To appreciate the little things
- [ ] To take risks with bravery
- [x] To emerge unscathed from a bad situation
- [ ] To enjoy gardening and flowers
> **Explanation:** "Come up smelling like roses" means to emerge untarnished or even better off after being in a tricky situation.
### Identify the closest relative to "come up smelling like roses":
- [ ] There's no place like home
- [x] A blessing in disguise
- [ ] Cold turkey
- [ ] Barking up the wrong tree
> **Explanation:** "A blessing in disguise" is closely related because both involve seemingly negative situations turning out beneficially.
