Meaning of 'The grass is always greener'
What does the saying 'The grass is always greener' mean?
Idiom: The grass is always greener
Meaning:
This idiom means that what other people have or do looks preferable to our life. The complete phrase is 'The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence'.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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