"The grass is always greener on the other side of the hill" describes the human tendency to be dissatisfied with one's own situation and believe others have it better.
The grass is always greener on the other side of the hill means people are never satisfied with what they have.
| Proverb | The grass is always greener on the other side of the hill. |
|---|---|
| Definition | People are never satisfied with what they have. (They think other people have more things or a better life than them.) |
| Note | This proverb is sometimes heard as: 'The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.' |
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