the grass is always greener on the other side

Idiom Jealousy and Envy

Meaning

other situations always seem better than your own

Example Sentences

The grass is always greener on the other side, but be grateful.

Related Vocabularies

at all times; on all occasions; forever
plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens
used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known
a position to the left or right of something

Related Expressions

blow one’s top

to suddenly become very angry

Breaking news

New and important information being reported immediately

throw your weight around

to use one’s power or influence aggressively

Dressed to kill

Wearing very fashionable or attractive clothes

a tough act to follow

something so impressive that others find it hard to match or surpass

down the road

in the future

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