“the grass is always greener”
A shortened form of the proverb "the grass is always greener on the other side," meaning that other people's situations, possessions, or lives always seem more appealing or better than one's own. It cautions against constantly desiring what others have instead of appreciating what you already possess. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "the grass is always greener" in the video clips below.
Hear how "the grass is always greener" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Downton Abbey, Mad Men, The Office, The Diary Of A CEO, Marie Forleo and 4 more.
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YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO3.8M views · 2022-09-08
Simon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Hear | E176
“the grass is always greener”
um in pursuit of that … you have people who are going from
Play at 33:58
YouTubeMarie Forleo126K views · 2019-04-08
Abby Wambach on Reclaiming Your Personal Power & Creating Gender Equality
“The grass is always greener.”
want what you aren't. … Yeah, the grass is always greener, so I always
wanted to be smaller and faster and more technical
Play at 35:40
YouTubeRich Roll179K views · 2020-12-17
Stop Chasing Happiness | Rich Roll Podcast
“The grass is always greener,”
but we're talking about like, can I be happier? … and that's the kind of stuff you can get through
Play at 37:20
YouTubeChris Williamson216K views · 2025-02-27
The #1 Reason People Regret Their Relationships - Dr Shannon Curry
“the grass is always greener on the other”
with the ganss but uh yeah essentially … side so I find that incredibly freeing
Play at 0:14
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO4.0M views · 2025-02-13
The Man That Makes Millionaires: Turn $0 to $10k With This Step By Step Formula! Alex Hormozi
“said the grass is always greener on the”
forget is she … other side you just don't know that it's
Play at 1:37:59
YouTubePowerfulJRE1.5M views · 2026-02-26
Joe Rogan Experience #2460 - Rachel Wilson
“>> The grass is always greener. You know,”
>> seems to know what they're doing. Yeah. … >> when you're looking at a a woman that's
Play at 17:04
TV ShowDownton Abbey
Downton Abbey — S04E04
“♪ The grass is always greener
on the other side... ♪”
♪ So what's in a name? ♪ … I'm going up.
Play at 25:21
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YouTubeTrash Taste2.8M views · 2022-05-13
JAPAN IS OPENING UP TO NEW PEOPLE (ft. @Daidus) | Trash Taste #99
“- You know the saying, "The
grass is always greener”
- What's up with you? … on the other side" Right?
Play at 1:09:48
TV ShowMad Men
Mad Men — S04E04
“Well, the grass is always greener.”
We'd just end up
with a bunch of little pieces. … Who am I kidding? Look how lucky we are.
Play at 26:16
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TV ShowThe Office
The Office — S06E16
“- Well, the grass
is always greener.”
And now I'm out there,
and I wish I was in here. … - Yeah, except there's no grass
out there.
Play at 23:22
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