The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side.
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A saying that implies others' lives or situations always seem better than yours, even if that's not necessarily true.
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A saying that implies others' lives or situations always seem better than yours, even if that's not necessarily true.
Trusted by1.5M+English learners & teachers worldwide
Other people's situations always seem better than your own.
The grass is always greener on the other side means we tend to think others have it easier or better, even when they don't.
It's used when someone is unhappy with what they have and envies what someone else has.
"The Best of Both Worlds"
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Enjoying the advantages of two different things without the downsides
"Keeping Up with the Joneses"
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Trying to match the lifestyle or possessions of your neighbors or peers
"The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side"
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Believing other people's situations are better than your own
I keep thinking I'd be happier if I just worked at a different company.
The grass is always greener — every job has its problems.
I'm thinking about leaving my relationship — I feel like everyone else has it easier.
The grass is always greener on the other side — don't make a big decision based on that feeling.
Don't you think people in big cities have a much better life?
Not necessarily — the grass is always greener on the other side.
