Definition of «hothouse flowers»

The phrase "hothouse flowers" refers to people who are overly protected or sheltered, like flowers grown in a controlled environment. It suggests that they lack resilience or the ability to endure difficulties because they have not experienced challenges or hardships in life.

Sentences with «hothouse flowers»

«Molly Malone,» The Deep Blue Sea Confined to a dim, lonely second - floor room like a wilting hothouse flower, Rachel Weisz spends much of The Deep Blue Sea having her romantic expectations — impossible though they may be — disappointed by the men in her life. (film.avclub.com)
I frankly have always viewed the Pollyannaish sentiment that they would treasure us and nurture us like precious hothouse flowers to be somewhat naive. (russellblake.com)
Don't keep them as hothouse flowers. (dogs.lovetoknow.com)
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