How to Pronounce "let grass grow under your feet"
expression
LET GRASS GROH UN-der YOR FEET
let GRAHSS GROH UN-duh YAW FEET
Definition
To delay taking action, wasting time, or missing opportunities due to inaction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈɡɹæs/ /ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈəndɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfit
British English
lˈɛt/ /ɡɹˈɑːs/ /ɡɹˈəʊ/ /ˈʌndɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LET GRASS GROH UN-der YOR FEET
UK
let GRAHSS GROH UN-duh YAW FEET
Listen in Context
Don't let grass grow under your feet—apply for that job now!
You shouldn't let grass grow under your feet if you want to succeed.
He always acts quickly and never lets grass grow under his feet.
If you let grass grow under your feet, someone else will take your place.