혹시 “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence”라는 표현을 들어보신 적 있을까요?
요즘은 소셜 미디어에서 접속하면 ‘나’의 삶과 타인의 삶을 종종 비교할 때가 있습니다. 심지어 원하지 않는데도 말이죠.. 그럴 때 쓸 수 있는 영어 속담 하나를 가지고 왔습니다. 오늘도 저와 영어 공부하러 가보실까요~? 😃
meaning
- say about people who never seem happy with what they have and always think they could be happier in a different place or situation
- 남의 떡이 더 커 보인다
이 속담은 다른 곳, 상황, 조건이 자신이 가진 것보다 항상 더 나은 것처럼 보인다는 의미를 담고 있는 영어 속담입니다. 이 표현은 종종 불만이나 욕심을 나타내며, 사람들이 현재 상황이나 가진 것보다 다른 것을 더 많이 원하고, 더 낫다고 여기는 경향을 나타냅니다. 더불어, 이 속담은 현재 가지고 있는 것들과 상황에 더 감사하고 남과의 비교를 그만두라는 조언을 줍니다.
example sentences
- The grass is always greener on the other side – the sonner you realise that and stop comparing your life to others’, the happier you’ll be!
- I sometimes think I’d be happier teaching in Spain. Oh well, the grass is always greener on the other side!
- A: It just seem like they have this pefect life, always travelling and spening time together.
B: Hey, the grass is always greener. I’m sure they have their own problems that no one else can see.
sentences I chose
- Some say “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” You know what? you shouldn’t compare yourself to others. Just think you already have what you want and where you want to be.
- John always thinks other people’s jobs are more exciting, but you know what they say, ‘The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.‘
- My friend constantly complains about her small apartment, but I remind her that ‘The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.‘
- After getting a promotion, Sarah realised that ‘The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence‘ as her new job came with more responsibilities.
- Lisa thought studying abroad would solve all her problems, but now she misses home. ‘The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.‘ she says.
- Some people dream of living in warmer climates, but ‘The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence‘ – they might miss the chaninging seasons.
- In the world of social media, ‘The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence‘ as people often showcase their best moments while hiding their challenges.
- Tom keeps comparing his car to his neighbour’s new one. I told him, ‘The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.’ You have a reliable vehicle.
혹시 눈치채신 분 계실까요~? 원래 속담은 “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.”이죠.
하지만 짧게 “The grass is always greener.”, “The grass is always greener on the other side.”로 쓰입니다.
요즘은 짧게 더 많이 쓰인다는 거 참고하세요~ 오늘도 감사합니다 🥰
오늘 배운 속담인 “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” 많은 사람들이 어떻게 일상 생활에서 사용하는지 궁금하신 분들 ⬇️ 링크를 눌러서 확인해보세요!
“The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.”
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