it is quite an old expression. One of the earliest examples can be found in a poem called “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love”written by Christopher Marlowe (also known as Kit Marlowe), published in 1599 after the death of the author. “And I will make thee beds of roses And a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle”
[ Examples ]
1. The corrupt leaders have made their life a bed of roses with the help of black money. 2. Making money is not a bed of roses, so wake up early and go to work. 3. She found that taking care of old parents was not a bed of roses.
