life is just a bowl of cherries
US /laɪf ɪz dʒʌst ə boʊl əv ˈtʃɛriz/
UK /laɪf ɪz dʒʌst ə boʊl əv ˈtʃɛriz/

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used to say that life is very pleasant or easy, often used ironically to mean the opposite
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He always says life is just a bowl of cherries, even when things are tough.
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For some people, life is just a bowl of cherries, but for others, it's a constant struggle.