Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
idiom
ðə ɡræs ɪz ˈɔlweɪz ˈɡrinər ɒn ði ˈʌðər saɪd ʌv ðə fɛns
Definition
A proverb suggesting that people often believe that others’ situations are better than their own, though this may not be true.
Examples
- She was unhappy with her job, always thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence.
- He moved to a new city, but soon realized the grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the fence.
Meaning
It implies that people tend to envy what they do not have, thinking that others’ lives or circumstances are better or more desirable.
Synonyms
- Comparative discontent
- Envy of others
- The other side looks better
