"sunshine and rainbows" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} sunshine and rainbows pl (plural only)
  1. (informal) Happy, positive things, sometimes with a connotation of unrealistic expectations. Tags: informal, plural, plural-only Synonyms: rainbows and unicorns, sunshine and lollipops, sweetness and light, pleasure Related terms: utopia

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