primrose path

ˈprɪmˌroʊz pæθ

Definition

Definition of primrose path - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

deceptive path

Dated

deceptively easy course leading to trouble

Dated

She followed the primrose path, unaware of the risks ahead.

easy street

lifestyle

Dated

easy and pleasant lifestyle but potentially harmful

Dated

He was lured down the primrose path of corporate greed.

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Expressions with primrose

evening primrose oil

oil from evening primrose seeds used in health or skincare

Evening primrose oil is popular in supplements and lotions.

evening primrose

flowering plant of genus Oenothera or Camissonia

The evening primrose blooms beautifully in the garden.

primrose jasmine

plant often used in landscaping for its vibrant color

Primrose jasmine is popular in landscaping for its vibrant yellow flowers.

Expressions with path

beaten path

route that is used frequently

The beaten path through the park is well-worn.

well-worn path

path showing signs of frequent use

The hikers followed the well-worn path through the forest.

middle path

moderate solution between two extremes

The committee agreed on a middle path for the budget.

well-beaten path

path frequently used by many people

The hikers followed the well-beaten path through the forest.

break a new path

create a new physical trail or route

The hikers decided to break a new path through the forest.

clear the path

remove obstacles from a path

They worked hard to clear the path after the storm.

path to success

steps taken to reach success

Hard work and dedication are part of the path to success.

lead someone down the garden path

cause someone to believe false information or be deceived

He tried to lead her down the garden path with false promises.

path of least resistance

easiest way to do something, often to avoid problems

He always takes the path of least resistance.

cross one's path

meet or encounter someone or something by chance

I hope I never cross his path again.

Examples of primrose path in a sentence

Choosing the primrose path, he ignored all warnings.
She chose the primrose path, ignoring the risks involved.
Many celebrities find themselves on the primrose path of fame and fortune.

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French:voie menant à la perdition, chemin de la facilité, ...
German:Weg der Verlockung, angenehmer Lebensstil, ...
Italian:letto di rose, strada facile, ...
Spanish:camino de rosas, ...
Portuguese:caminho da perdição, caminho de rosas, ...
Chinese:歧途, 安逸但潜在有害的生活方式, ...
Japanese:安易な道, 楽で危険な生活, ...
Arabic:مَسار خادِع, طَريق مَفْروش بِالوُرود, ...
Hebrew:דֶּרֶךְ מַפְתֶּה, דֶּרֶךְ הַתְּעַנּוּגוֹת, ...
Russian:легкий путь, лёгкая но опасная жизнь, ...
Ukrainian:оманливий шлях, шлях троянд, ...
Hindi:प्रिमरोज़ पथ, आसान लेकिन हानिकारक जीवनशैली, ...
Bengali:প্রতারণামূলক পথ, সহজ জীবনযাত্রা, ...
Catalan:camí de les flors, camí fàcil, ...
Czech:svůdná cesta do záhuby, cesta do záhuby, ...
Danish:den lette vej, nem livsstil, ...
Dutch:gemakkelijk pad, rozengeur en maneschijn, ...
Greek:παραπλανητική πορεία, εύκολος τρόπος ζωής, ...
Hungarian:lejtő, könnyelmű élet, ...
Khmer:ផ្លូវងាយស្រួលបោកបញ្ឆោតដែលនាំទៅរកបញ្ហា, ផ្លូវជីវិតងាយស្រួល និងរីករាយ ប៉ុន្តែអាចនាំឱ្យមានផលអាក្រក់, ...
Korean:꽃길, 쉬운 길, ...
Persian:مسیر گل‌پر, مسیر گل پامچال, ...
Polish:zwodnicza ścieżka, łatwa droga, ...
Portuguese (BR):caminho fácil, caminho de rosas, ...
Romanian:calea primulelor, calea ușoară, ...
Swedish:den bedrägliga vägen, breda vägen, ...
Thai:เส้นทางลวง, เส้นทางแห่งความสุข, ...
Turkish:aldatıcı yol, gül bahçesi yolu, ...
Vietnamese:con đường hoa hồng, ...

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