Learning English Vocabulary English in a Minute: Phrases with 'grass'
Feb 25, 2026
Four common phrases using the word grass are introduced and explained. A proverb about comparing your situation to others is explored with everyday examples. Regret and mismatched expectations are illustrated through work and neighbour scenarios. A short promo for a related series on hidden investigations is included.
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Grassroots Means Bottom-Level Community Support
- 'Grassroots' means the basic, bottom-level parts of an organisation or structure.
- The episode links this to grassroots sport with an example: running a local football team supports community-level activity.
Grass Is Greener Expresses Misplaced Envy
- The phrase 'the grass is always greener on the other side' describes thinking others have it better when often they do not.
- The presenter illustrates with wanting the boss's job, getting it, and then hating it to show expectations vs reality.
Don't Kick Issues Into The Long Grass
- Kick something into the long grass means to delay or avoid a difficult or unpleasant issue.
- Example: the presenter delays a neighbour's dinner invite and warns listeners not to kick English learning into the long grass.