Meaning of 'Never a rose without the prick'
What does the saying 'Never a rose without the prick' mean?
Idiom: Never a rose without the prick
Meaning:
This means that good things always have something bad as well; like the thorns on the stem of a rose.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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