usually a response given after being blamed by someone for a situation that didn't live up to their lofty (and sometimes unrealistic) expectations.
Person 1: I can't believe I married you, this is not the life I signed up for!
Person 2: Oh yeah? Well, I never promised you a rose garden.
Person 2: Oh yeah? Well, I never promised you a rose garden.
by savannuh March 19, 2009