past tense of 1rise
noun
plural roses
[count] :a flower with a sweet smell that is usually white, yellow, red, or pink and that grows on a bush which has thorns on the stems
see color picture - see also bed of roses
[noncount] :a slightly purplish-pink color - see color picture
come out/up smelling like a rose
or come out/up smelling like/of roses
informal :to have success or good fortune in a situation in which you were likely to fail, be harmed, etc.
coming up roses
informal :turning out to be good
(stop and) smell the roses
informal :to stop being busy and enjoy the pleasant things in life
wake up and smell the roses