Phrase guide

no rose without a thorn

proverb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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proverb

Meaning 1

To enjoy a pleasant subject or thing, one must also accept trouble and hardship.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: every rose has its thorn

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Basque: arantzarik gabeko larrosarik ez — Translations
  • French: il n’est pas de roses sans épines — Translations
  • German: es gibt keine Rose ohne Dornen — Translations
  • Indonesian: ada rotan, ada duri — Translations
  • Italian: non c'è rosa senza spine — Translations
  • Luxembourgish: et gëtt keng Rous ouni Dären — Translations
  • Portuguese: toda rosa tem espinhos — Translations
  • Russian: нет ро́зы без шипо́в (net rózy bez šipóv) — Translations
  • Slovak: niet ruže bez tŕňa — Translations
  • Spanish: no hay miel sin hiel — Translations
  • Spanish: no hay rosa sin espina — Translations