Meaning
在日常生活中，這個表達可以用於多種情境，例如有人可能會覺得朋友的工作更好、鄰居的房子更漂亮、甚至是其他家庭的生活更幸福。
這句話提醒我們要懂得珍惜和滿足於自己擁有的，不要被表面的比較迷惑，因為每個人都有自己的挑戰和困難。當你開始認真考慮自己擁有的時候，可能會發現自己的「草地」其實也不錯。
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!
