Meaning of the word "revolutions are not made with rose water" in English
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revolutions are not made with rose water
US /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz ɑːr nɑːt meɪd wɪð roʊz ˈwɔː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz ɑː nɒt meɪd wɪð rəʊz ˈwɔː.tə/
Idiom
political or social change is often violent or difficult and cannot be achieved through gentle or polite methods
Example:
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The protesters knew that revolutions are not made with rose water and were prepared for a long struggle.
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History shows that revolutions are not made with rose water; they require sacrifice and force.