Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
The Fence — (Бентота,Шри Ланка) Категория отеля: Адрес: Katukoliha , Induruwa, 80510 Бентота, Шри Лан … Каталог отелей
The Hole in the Fence — (ISBN 9780660105185, 1976) is an anthology like storybook, starring a series of vegetable characters. Published in Canada by authority of the Canadian Minister of National Health and Welfare, it was a project of the Health Promotion Directorate,… … Wikipedia
(the) grass is always greener (on the other side of the fence). — The grass is always greener (on the other side of the fence). something that you say which means that other people always seem to be in a better situation than you, although they may not be. And when I haven t been out for a while I start to envy … New idioms dictionary
the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence — ► the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence proverb other people s lives or situations always seem better than your own. Main Entry: ↑grass … English terms dictionary
(the) grass is (always) greener on the other side (of the fence) — the grass is (always) greener on the other side (of the fence) idiom (saying) said about people who never seem happy with what they have and always think that other people have a better situation than they have Main entry: ↑grassidiom … Useful english dictionary
the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence — proverb other people s lives or situations always seem better than one s own * * * the grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence) see ↑grass, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑fence the grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence)… … Useful english dictionary
the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence — Cf. OVID Ars Amatoria I. 349 fertilior seges est alienis semper in agris, the harvest is always more fruitful in another man’s fields. 1959 H. & M. WILLIAMS in J. C. Trewin Plays of Year XIX. 13 (title) The grass is greener. 1965 Which? Mar. 91… … Proverbs new dictionary
the grass is greener on the other side of the fence — things look better from a distance, it is natural to desire a neighbor s things When you look at other homes, the grass is often greener on the other side of the fence … English idioms
on the fence — adjective characterized by indecision some who had been on the fence came out in favor of the plan too many voters still declare they are undecided • Syn: ↑undecided • Similar to: ↑indecisive * * * phrasal … Useful english dictionary
on the fence — {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Not able, or not wanting to choose; in doubt; undecided. Often used with sit . * /Jack sat on the fence for a week last spring before he finally joined the track team instead of the baseball team./ * /Mrs. Jones has decided… … Dictionary of American idioms
