Life is just a bowl of cherries

Meaning

Life is delightful, or used ironically to note the opposite.

Usage

Describes moments of joy or used ironically when problems arise.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Title of a 1931 song celebrating optimism.

The song made the phrase part of 20th-century pop culture.