VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Greener pastures

Meaning:

The phrase greener pastures is an idiomatic expression that refers to a more promising situation.

Examples:

  • As long as the global system of uneven and unequal development prevails, people will tend to migrate to the greener pastures.
  • Sure you're gonna go on to greener pastures, you know?
  • And—And they don't leave their communities in search of greener pastures.
  • So, maybe it's time you moved on to greener pastures.
  • Yep. Time for me to move on to greener pastures.
  • But he's leaving for greener pastures at the University of Iowa.
  • Time for me to move on to greener pastures.
  • I don't know, Captain, but if they're heading for greener pastures, let's roll!
  • Many have returned to Russia or managed to move on to greener pastures.
  • Many of our people are moving into neighbouring countries and beyond in search of greener pastures.