Meaning
"The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side"는 직역하면 "다른 쪽의 풀이 더 푸르다"라는 의미를 가지고 있습니다. 이 표현은 다른 사람의 상황이나 환경이 더 좋아 보인다는 뜻을 함축하고 있습니다. 우리가 현재 처한 상황보다 다른 사람의 상황이 더 나아 보일 때 흔히 사용되는 표현입니다.
사람들은 종종 자신의 문제나 단점을 부각하여 보지만, 다른 사람들의 장점이나 겉모습만을 보고 그들의 삶이 더 행복하고 완벽하다고 생각하는 경향이 있습니다. 이 속담은 이러한 심리를 꼬집고 있으며, 실제로는 자기가 처한 상황이 크게 다르지 않다는 것을 깨닫게 해줍니다.
예를 들어, 직장에서 다른 부서가 더 좋은 조건을 제공받는다고 느낄 때 "The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side"라는 표현을 사용하여 자신의 부서도 충분히 좋은 점이 많다는 것을 상기할 수 있습니다. 이처럼 "The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side"는 현 상황에 만족하고 감사하는 마음을 갖도록 하는데 도움이 되는 표현입니다.
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!
