course of true love never did run smooth.

course of true love never did run smooth.
The course of true love never did run smooth.
Prov. People in love with each other often have to overcome difficulties in order to be together. (From Shakespeare's play,

A Midsummer Night's Dream

.) •

Jill: What am I going to do? My boyfriend's job is transferring him to Texas, and I have to stay here. Jane: The course of true love never did run smooth.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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