the grass is always greener; never satisfied
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesproverb
the grass is always greener on the other side; never satisfied with one's own situation
Used to describe someone who is discontented with their current job, living conditions, or circumstances, always believing that others have it better. Often implies a lack of commitment or perseverance.
Tā他
zhè这
shān山
wàng望
zhe着
nà那
shān山
gāo高
，
yī一
nián年
huàn换
le了
sān三
fèn份
gōng工
zuò作
。
He's never satisfied with what he has, changing jobs three times in one year.
Zuò做
gōng工
zuò作
yào要
tā踏
shi实
，
bù不
néng能
zhè这
shān山
wàng望
zhe着
nà那
shān山
gāo高
。
You should work steadily and not always be looking for something better.
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Bié别
zhè这
shān山
wàng望
zhe着
nà那
shān山
gāo高
le了
，
nǐ你
xiàn现
zài在
de的
dài待
yù遇
yǐ已
jīng经
hěn很
bù不
cuò错
le了
。
Stop thinking the grass is greener on the other side; your current benefits are already quite good.