Meaning of 'Come up smelling of roses'
What does the saying 'Come up smelling of roses' mean?
Idiom: Come up smelling of roses
Meaning:
If someone comes up smelling of roses, they emerge from a situation with their reputation undamaged.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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