every rose has its thorn
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: every rose has a thorn
Meaning · English
Every good situation includes some aspect of misfortune or adversity.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Mỗi tình huống tốt đều có một khía cạnh bất hạnh
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He is ſo good that there is no trouble in him, for that is the imperfection of all earthly good things, as there is a drop of honey, ſo there is a drop of gall; Every Roſe hath its thorn;
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “every rose has its thorn” mean?
Every good situation includes some aspect of misfortune or adversity.
Is “every rose has its thorn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.