grass is always greener on the other side, the
the grass is always greener (on the other side)
proverb Other people's circumstances or belongings always seem more desirable than one's own. A: "It just seems like they have this perfect life, always traveling and spending time together." B: "Hey, the grass is always greener. I'm sure they have their own problems that no one else can see." The grass is always greener on the other side—the sooner you realize that and stop comparing your life to others', the happier you'll be!
See also: always, grass, greener, other
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
grass is always greener on the other side, the
A different situation always seems better than one's own. For example, Bob always thinks the grass is greener elsewhere, which accounts for his constant job changes . This expression, an ancient proverb cited by Erasmus in the 15th century, is so well known that it is often shortened.
See also: always, grass, greener, on, other
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- the grass is always greener
- the grass is always greener (on the other side)
- The grass is always greener on the other side
- the grass is greener on the other side
- first step is always the hardest
- the first step is always the hardest
- a bad penny always turns up
- bad penny always turns up
- bully
- coward