How to Pronounce "come out smelling like a rose"
expression
KUHM-owt SMELL-ing LYKE uh ROHZ
kuhm-OWT smell-ING lyke ay ROHZ
Definition
To leave a difficult or problematic situation with your reputation intact or looking good, especially when others expected you to be harmed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈsmɛɫɪŋ/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹoʊz
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈaʊt/ /smˈɛlɪŋ/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɹəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM-owt SMELL-ing LYKE uh ROHZ
UK
kuhm-OWT smell-ING lyke ay ROHZ
Listen in Context
She was blamed for the error, but she came out smelling like a rose.
After the investigation, he came out smelling like a rose.
Despite the rumors, the politician came out smelling like a rose.
Everyone thought Mark would lose his job, but he came out smelling like a rose after the meeting.