be all moonlight and roses(not) be all moonlight and roses
if a situation is not all moonlight and roses, it is not always pleasant.
Marriage isn't all moonlight and roses. It can be hard work keeping a relationship together.
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be (not) all moonlight and roses
To be very enjoyable and pleasant, especially of a romantic situation. This phrase is often used in the negative to emphasize difficulties in a romantic relationship. I thought that dating an actress would be all moonlight and roses, but she travels so much that I hardly ever see her.Living with a boyfriend or girlfriend is not all moonlight and roses, you know.