Life is just a bowl of cherries Meaning in English

expression

US

LYFE iz juhst uh BOHL uhv CHER-eez

UK

LYFE iz JUST uh BOHL ov CHER-iz

Definition

This expression means that life is enjoyable, easy, or full of happiness, often used in a light-hearted or optimistic way. Sometimes it can be used ironically.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is informal and slightly old-fashioned, often used cheerfully or ironically. Sometimes said when things are actually going badly, to make light of the situation. Collocates with phrases like 'well, you know', or as a light-hearted comment.

• Spanish: la vida es color de rosa - la vida es fantástica
• Portuguese (BR): a vida é um mar de rosas - a vida é maravilhosa
• Portuguese (PT): a vida é um mar de rosas - a vida é maravilhosa
• Chinese (Simplified): 生活美好 - 生活无忧无虑
• Chinese (Traditional): 生活美好 - 生活無憂無慮
• Hindi: ज़िंदगी खुशियों से भरी है - ज़िंदगी बहुत अच्छी है
• Arabic: الحياة جميلة - الحياة مليئة بالسعادة
• Bengali: জীবনটা শুধু সাজানো সোনার থালা (আনন্দের)
• Russian: жизнь — это сплошное удовольствие - жизнь — это череда радостей
• Japanese: 人生は楽しいものだ - 人生はさくらんぼのように甘い
• Vietnamese: cuộc sống toàn là niềm vui - cuộc sống thật dễ chịu
• Korean: 인생은 달콤하다 - 인생은 행복 그 자체이다
• Turkish: hayat güllük gülistanlık - hayat toz pembe
• Urdu: زندگی مزے کی ہے - زندگی خوشیوں سے بھری ہوئی ہے
• Indonesian: hidup itu indah - hidup penuh kebahagiaan

Example Sentences

She always says 'life is just a bowl of cherries' when she's happy.

basic

Some people think life is just a bowl of cherries and never worry.

basic

He says 'life is just a bowl of cherries', but I don't agree.

basic

After getting the promotion, she walked in saying, "Life is just a bowl of cherries!"

natural

Whenever things go wrong, he jokes, "Well, life is just a bowl of cherries!"

natural

"Life is just a bowl of cherries," she sighed, staring out the window on a sunny day.

natural