don't be such a rose
an oftentimes sarcastic or lighthearted idiomatic phrase meaning "don't be a flirt" or "don't flatter me so much"
not a well known idiom. either has rare use in the midsouth of the United States of America or is from some older literature.
not a well known idiom. either has rare use in the midsouth of the United States of America or is from some older literature.
The wistful boy was gazing at her, expressing admiration for her deep, knowing eyes, but she only affably replied, "Don't be such a rose!"
don't be such a rose by taintedmallow October 27, 2026