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come out smelling like a rose

/ˌkʌm ˈaʊt ˈsmɛlɪŋ ˈlaɪk ə ˈɹoʊz/

To end a difficult situation looking good or without blame.

“Despite the project's problems, the team leader somehow came out smelling like a rose.”
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