Region: General | Usage example: He kept job-hopping because the grass seemed greener every time.

The grass is greener on the other side

Meaning

Things always seem better elsewhere.

Used when warning against romanticizing other options.

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Pastoral comparison of pastures and envy.

Old proverb shared in Europe from the 18th century.