Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
Proverb
ðə ɡræs ɪz ˈɔːlweɪz ˈɡriːnər ɒn ði ˈʌðər saɪd ɒv ðə fɛns
Definition
A proverb suggesting that other people’s situations often appear better than one’s own, although they may not be.
Examples
- She thought her friend’s job was perfect, but then she realized, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
- He often felt that way about his neighbors, believing the grass was always greener on the other side of the fence.
Meaning
It highlights the tendency to envy what others have while overlooking the positive aspects of one’s own life.
Synonyms
- Envy
- Discontent
- Wishing for another life
