Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the bloom is off

idiom

/ðə blum ɪz ɔf/

Definition

This phrase means that something has lost its initial excitement or charm.

Examples

After a few months of working there, I realized the bloom was off the rose; it wasn’t as great as I had thought.
The bloom is off the relationship now that we have been together for years.
Initially, we were excited about the new store, but now the bloom is off.

Meaning

It is often used to describe a situation where the initial appeal of something has faded, suggesting disillusionment or a realization that it is not as good as it once seemed.