Meaning
A expressão "The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side" é usada para descrever a tendência das pessoas de acreditarem que as coisas são melhores em outros lugares ou para outras pessoas. Muitas vezes, isso reflete uma insatisfação com a própria realidade e uma percepção de que o que está fora do nosso alcance é mais desejável ou vantajoso.
Em português, uma tradução livre seria algo como "a grama do vizinho é sempre mais verde". Esta expressão é frequentemente utilizada em situações em que alguém pensa que outra situação, lugar ou posição seria melhor do que a que está vivendo atualmente, sem necessariamente conhecer todas as dificuldades ou desafios que vêm junto.
É importante lembrar que essa percepção pode ser ilusória, já que todas as situações têm seus próprios problemas e desafios. Portanto, "The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side" serve como um lembrete para valorizar o que temos e ser realista em relação às nossas expectativas sobre o desconhecido.
Example
We had a beautiful marriage but I guess he wanted to explore if the grass was greener on the other side.
I thought I loved studying literature but I needed to know if the grass was greener on the other side. After graduation, I started my career in music and have won numerous awards.
It seems like his high paying job wasn't enough. I guess greed made him think that the grass would be greener on the other side by stealing other peoples' money.
I moved away from my city in hopes that the grass would be greener on the other side.
Quiz
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they're also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can't learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
