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

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stop and smell the roses

Source Word

stop and smell the roses

Verb

idiomatic

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

Japanese Meaning

忙しい日常の中で、一時的に立ち止まり、心に余裕を持ちながら、日常の美しさや小さな喜びを再認識すること。 / 急ぎすぎず、人生の中の静かな瞬間や楽しみを味わうために息抜きをすること。

After months of non-stop work, I finally decided to stop and smell the roses this weekend.

何か月も休みなく働いた後、ついに今週末は立ち止まってゆっくりすることにした。

Sense（1）

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

stops and smells the roses

（ present singular third-person ）

stopping and smelling the roses

（ participle present ）

stopped and smelled the roses

（ participle past ）

stopped and smelled the roses

（ past ）

stopped and smelt the roses

（ participle past ）

stopped and smelt the roses

（ past ）