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English / proverb

Every Rose Has a Thorn

MEANING IN ENGLISH

Even the most pleasant, beautiful, or rewarding experiences have some hidden flaw, drawback, or unpleasant aspect

In context

01

Dining at the exquisite mountain resort was breathtaking, but the exorbitant bill reminded us that every rose has a thorn.

02

Baking sourdough at home yields delicious loaves, but washing sticky dough bowls proves that every rose has a thorn.

Synonyms

no joy without alloy,every pleasure has a catch,nothing is perfect

Antonyms

flawless perfection,unmitigated joy,pure bliss

Collocations

remind us that every rose has a thorn,prove that every rose has a thorn,accept that every rose has a thorn

Sources

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