Let grass grow under your feet Meaning in English

expression

US

LET GRASS GROH UN-der YOR FEET

UK

let GRAHSS GROH UN-duh YAW FEET

Definition

To delay taking action, wasting time, or missing opportunities due to inaction.

Usage & Nuances

An idiomatic, informal expression. Often used to encourage faster action or warn that delays can lead to missed opportunities. Usually appears in the negative: 'Don't let grass grow under your feet.' Not used in formal writing.

• Spanish: dejar que crezca hierba bajo tus pies - quedarse quieto (fig.)
• Portuguese (BR): deixar a grama crescer debaixo dos seus pés - ficar parado (fig.)
• Portuguese (PT): deixar a relva crescer debaixo dos pés - ficar parado (fig.)
• Chinese (Simplified): 坐失良机 - 拖延
• Chinese (Traditional): 坐失良機 - 拖延
• Hindi: मौका गंवाना - समय गंवाना
• Arabic: تسمح للعشب أن ينمو تحت قدميك - تضييع الوقت
• Bengali: দ্বিধা করা - দেরি করা
• Russian: тянуть время - медлить
• Japanese: ぐずぐずする - 行動を遅らせる
• Vietnamese: chần chừ - trì hoãn
• Korean: 미루다 - 꾸물거리다
• Turkish: oyalanmak - ağırdan almak
• Urdu: وقت ضائع کرنا - سستی کرنا
• Indonesian: berlama-lama - menunda-nunda

Example Sentences

Don't let grass grow under your feet—apply for that job now!

basic

You shouldn't let grass grow under your feet if you want to succeed.

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He always acts quickly and never lets grass grow under his feet.

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If you let grass grow under your feet, someone else will take your place.

natural

I didn't let grass grow under my feet—I bought the tickets as soon as they went on sale.

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Our coach warned us not to let grass grow under our feet during the game.

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