grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
grass is always greener on the other side of the hill
We are often not satisfied and want to be somewhere else; a place that is far away or different seems better than where we are.
Мы часто не удовлетворены текущим положением вещей и хотим быть в другом месте; место, которое далеко и кажется лучше чем то где мы сейчас находимся - лучше там где нас нет.
John is always changing his job because the grass always looks greener to him on the other side of the fence.
The man believes that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence and he always wants to change jobs.
Человек верит, что трава всегда зеленее по ту сторону забора, и он всегда хочет сменить работу.
have one's ass in a sling
To be in an uncomfortable predicament; to be in the dog-house; to be at a disadvantage.
Al sure had his ass in a sling when the boss found out about his juggling the account.
high-class
Of the best quality; very good; superior. Avoided by many careful speakers.
When Mr. Brown got a raise in pay, Mrs. Brown started to look for a high-class apartment.
Mrs. Smith always gets her clothing at high-class shops.
Mr. Jones always gets his office workers from Burns Agency because they have high-class help.
in passing
While talking about that subject; as extra information; also.
Our teacher showed us different kinds of flowers and told us in passing that those flowers came from her garden.
The writer of the story says he grew up in New York and mentions in passing that his parents came from Italy.
jump pass
A pass (as in football or basketball) made by a player while jumping.
The Bruins scored when the quarterback tossed a jump pass to the left end.
knee-high to a grasshopper
knee-high to a duck
As tall as a very small child; very young.
Charles started reading when he was knee-high to a grasshopper.
I've known Mary ever since she was knee-high to a duck.
let grass grow under one's feet
To be idle; be lazy; waste time. Used in negative, conditional, and interrogative sentences.
The new boy joined the football team, made the honor roll, and found a girlfriend during the first month of school. He certainly did not let any grass grow under his feet.
Grandpa spends so much time sitting and thinking that Grandma accuses him of letting the grass grow under his feet.
let pass
To disregard; overlook.
Herb may have overheard what was said about him, but he decided to let it pass.