English Explanatory Dictionary

stop and smell the roses

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To relax; to take time out of one's busy schedule to enjoy or appreciate the beauty of life.

Pronunciation

En-au-stop and smell the roses.ogg

Word forms

stop and smell the roses stops and smells the roses stopping and smelling the roses stopped and smelled the roses stopped and smelt the roses smell the roses stop and smell the flowers stop to smell the roses

Related words

gather rosebuds seize the day
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