grass tops

idiom

Meaning

Of, related to, or involving local influential figures.

Origin

disputed origin

From grass + tops, by analogy with grassroots.

Examples

SIMPLE

The local grass tops met to discuss the new park.

CONTEXTUAL

The mayor invited the grass tops of the community to share their thoughts on the upcoming election.

COMPLEX

By securing the support of the neighborhood's grass tops, the organizers ensured that the new policy would receive widespread approval from the residents.

Anchors to

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Related idioms4entries

01
green as grass
Inexperienced or naive.
02
hear the grass grow
To have an extremely sensitive sense of hearing.
03
kick into the long grass
To postpone action on something.
04
let the grass grow under one's feet
To dally; to fail to make progress.