Question 1

What does "the grass is always greener" mean?

Accepted Answer

People tend to think that other people's situations are better than their own.

Question 2

How do you use "the grass is always greener" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She quit her stable job for a startup and quickly realized the grass isn't always greener.

Question 3

Is "the grass is always greener" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"the grass is always greener" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Short for 'the grass is always greener on the other side'.