bowl of cherries
Carefree existence metaphor
A bowl of cherries represents something easy, pleasant, or delightful—almost always in the negative: Life is no bowl of cherries.
The phrase evokes sweetness and abundance, making it an ironic measure of how difficult things actually are.
The affirmative Life is a bowl of cherries exists but sounds naively optimistic.
Intense pleasure or satisfaction
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
- savoringEnjoying something slowly
- relishKeen pleasurable appreciation
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
joy · happiness · fun · bliss · treat · gusto · sweetness · indulgence
Requiring no strain
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- uncomplicatedEasy to understand
- simpleFree of complexity
- breezyMildly windy, or nonchalant
carefree · untroubled · comfortable · relaxed · leisurely · easygoing · undemanding · cushy
Affirming or certain
- hopefulFeeling positive expectation
- rosyPinkly warm or hopeful
- sanguineCheerfully optimistic temperament
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
cheerful · buoyant · glass-half-full · sunny · idealistic · upbeat · confident · blithe
Irony used to mock
- understatementIntentional diminishment for effect
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
disappointment · adversity · setback · difficulty · troubles · wry · sardonic · tongue-in-cheek
delight
Intense pleasure or satisfaction
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
- savoringEnjoying something slowly
- relishKeen pleasurable appreciation
satisfaction · joy · happiness · fun · bliss · treat · gusto · sweetness · indulgence · gratification
effortless
Requiring no strain
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- uncomplicatedEasy to understand
- simpleFree of complexity
breezy · carefree · untroubled · comfortable · relaxed · leisurely · easygoing · undemanding · cushy · charmed
positive
Affirming or certain
- hopefulFeeling positive expectation
- rosyPinkly warm or hopeful
- sanguineCheerfully optimistic temperament
bright · cheerful · buoyant · glass-half-full · sunny · idealistic · upbeat · confident · blithe · carefree
sarcasm
Irony used to mock
- understatementIntentional diminishment for effect
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
struggle · disappointment · adversity · setback · difficulty · troubles · wry · sardonic · tongue-in-cheek · rueful
bowl of cherriesthe pits
Utterly awful, slangily
bed of nails · living hell · nightmare · vale of tears · rough road
bowl, bowls, bowled, bowling, bowler, bowlers, cherry, cherries