greener pastures
Any place or condition that is more favorable or beneficial.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is leaving his job to look for greener pastures.”
“After five years in the same city, she decided it was time to move on to greener pastures.”
“Although the company offered him a promotion, he felt compelled to seek greener pastures where his creative talents might be better appreciated.”
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Chinese green
Synonym of lokao.
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go green
To implement certain lifestyle changes designed to help one live in a more ecologically friendly way.
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God's green earth
The world.
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green about the gills
Ill or unwell, especially as indicated by one's appearance.
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green as grass
Inexperienced or naive.
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green fingers
A seemingly natural gardening ability.
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green handshake
A bribe, or a transfer of money that the interested parties represent as a tip but that disinterested third parties are likely to view as a bribe.
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green in earth
Of a deceased person, recently buried.
Last updated August 10, 2026