How to Pronounce "life is just a bowl of cherries"
expression
LYFE iz juhst uh BOHL uhv CHER-eez
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪf/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈboʊɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈtʃɛɹiz
British English
lˈaɪf/ /ˈɪz/ /dʒˈʌst/ /æɪ/ /bˈəʊl/ /ˈɒv/ /tʃˈɛɹɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYFE iz juhst uh BOHL uhv CHER-eez
UK
LYFE iz JUST uh BOHL ov CHER-iz
Listen in Context
She always says 'life is just a bowl of cherries' when she's happy.
Some people think life is just a bowl of cherries and never worry.
He says 'life is just a bowl of cherries', but I don't agree.
After getting the promotion, she walked in saying, "Life is just a bowl of cherries!"