How to Pronounce "bloom is off the rose"
expression
BLOOM iz AWF thuh ROHZ
bloom iz OF thuh ROHZ
Definition
This idiom means that something has lost its original charm, appeal, or excitement, often after an initial positive impression.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫum/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹoʊz
British English
blˈuːm/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLOOM iz AWF thuh ROHZ
UK
bloom iz OF thuh ROHZ
Listen in Context
After a few months, the bloom is off the rose in their marriage.
The new job was exciting at first, but now the bloom is off the rose.
Many felt the bloom is off the rose with the city after living there for years.
At first, everything seemed perfect, but now the bloom is off the rose.