How to Pronounce "let the grass grow under your feet"
expression
LET thuh GRASS GROW UN-der YOR feet
LET thuh GRAHSS GROH UN-duh YAW feet
Definition
To delay taking action or to be slow to respond, especially when you should act quickly or decisively.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹæs/ /ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈəndɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfit
British English
lˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈɑːs/ /ɡɹˈəʊ/ /ˈʌndɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LET thuh GRASS GROW UN-der YOR feet
UK
LET thuh GRAHSS GROH UN-duh YAW feet
Listen in Context
Don't let the grass grow under your feet—apply for the job today!
If you let the grass grow under your feet, someone else might win.
He never lets the grass grow under his feet and always moves quickly.
When opportunity knocks, don't let the grass grow under your feet.