trouble in paradise

Definitions

An unexpected problem in a supposedly positive situation, especially in a marital or romantic relationship.

idiomatic, uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“My wife wasn't in the best of moods on our honeymoon last⟳ week. ― Trouble⟳ in paradise?”

“Chaucer's people are not paralyzed by self-consciousness in the act of love⟳. They possess⟳ none of modern man's neurasthenic haste to import trouble⟳ in paradise.”

“Is there trouble⟳ in paradise? Maybe not, but it will be interesting to see⟳ whether the Bulls can make⟳ it through another season without serious internal problems.”

“[H]e’ll keep⟳ on peeping through her window, anxious for some glimpse of trouble⟳ in paradise with the new boyfriend.”

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