Meaning of the word "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence" in English
What does "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
US /ðə ɡræs ɪz ˈɔːlweɪz ˈɡriːnər ɑːn ðə ˈʌðər saɪd əv ðə fens/
UK /ðə ɡrɑːs ɪz ˈɔːlweɪz ˈɡriːnə rɒn ðə ˈʌðə saɪd əv ðə fens/
Idiom
used to say that other people's lives or situations always seem better than your own, even if they are not
Example:
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He keeps changing jobs because he thinks the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
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I sometimes envy my single friends, but I have to remind myself that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.