be (not) all moonlight and roses

be (not) all moonlight and roses

To be very enjoyable and pleasant, especially of a romantic situation. This phrase is often used in the negative to emphasize difficulties in a romantic relationship. I thought that dating an actress would be all moonlight and roses, but she travels so much that I hardly ever see her. Living with a boyfriend or girlfriend is not all moonlight and roses, you know.
See also: all, and, moonlight, rose
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • moonlight
  • moonlight and roses
  • sugar daddy
  • a sugar daddy
  • love's young dream
  • ship name
  • kiss and make up
  • better left unsaid
  • be (just) good friends
  • be good friends