trouble in paradise

trouble in paradise

cliché Stress, difficulty, unhappiness, or discontentment in what is thought to be a happy or stable situation, often a marriage or romantic relationship. I think that's David's husband over there flirting with the bartender. Surely there isn't trouble in paradise already? It looks like there might be trouble in paradise for the tech giant, as news is leaking of a major internal power struggle within the company.
See also: paradise, trouble
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be careful what you wish for(, it might (just) come true)
  • plot thickens
  • plot thickens, the
  • the plot thickens
  • Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner!
  • customer is always right
  • customer is always right, the
  • the customer is always right
  • jan
  • not happy, Jan
References in periodicals archive
SOMETIMES there can be trouble in paradise - there is danger in almost every corner of the globe these days.
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But, recently, there were signs of trouble in paradise. Eduardo supported Marta's bid for the mayorship of Sao Paulo, which she won last October.
The End of the Affair
But today, there is trouble in paradise. The summer capital of Srinagar is dotted with sandbag bunkers.
Battle at the Top of the World
THERE used to be trouble in Paradise but not any more - thanks to a crime-busting initiative which has put an end to vandalism and trouble- making in the Coventry neighbourhood
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Looks like there's been some trouble in paradise for Lace Morris and Grant Kemp.
'Bachelor In Paradise' Couple Lace Morris, Grant Kemp Split
The America's Got Talent host denied that he had said that there was "trouble in paradise".
Nick blasts back at marriage
A BIG Mac bid to open a restaurant until 5am in Birmingham city centre has stirred up trouble in Paradise.
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Briain, who is appearing in Trouble in Paradise, says he has been bitten by the acting bug and, after landing the role of troubled Randy Little.
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Hannah Jones and Sarah Drew Jones take opposing views:'Trouble in Paradise' for Vorderman:Carol vorderman is to present a new reality show.
Oh Carol, is it wise to bare?
It doesn't take long into William's (late) arrival at the garden wedding for us to sniff out trouble in paradise. Dad is a mean drunk, mom (Seana McKenna) is emotionally parched, grandma is wigging out from Alzheimer's, a young tomboy sister (Christine Dunsworth) has suddenly appeared, the aging dog is half blind, Rosemary seems more enamored of her brother than of her fiance, and even Fletcher seems to have eyes for the returning son.
The Hanging Garden
Very much his own man, with a great sense of humour, Alec is quite a charmer but there may be trouble in paradise if he's not careful in 1997, when separation dangers show up.
Today's Birthday
The host told The Insider, "There is trouble in paradise. We have been living in separate houses for a few months."
Nick Cannon And Mariah Carey Stepped Out Without Their Rings, Carey Handling Marriage Troubles With Happy Face
COULD there be trouble in paradise for Kate Moss and beau Jamie Hince?
Jamie Kills off hols.