1. A relaxed way of living or of pursing pleasure that will lead to problems later: The central government was leading its citizens down a primrose path when it said the coastal towns were ready for the severe winds and rains that were predicted. The resulting high floods caused a great deal of damage to homes and other buildings because there was no preparation for such storms.
2. A life of pleasure or the easy way out of a hard situation: To lead people down the primrose path is to deceive them into thinking that things are taken care of and that there is nothing to worry about.