How to Pronounce "greener pastures"
expression
GREEN-er PAS-cherz
gree-NUH PAHST-chuhz
Definition
A situation or place that is thought to be better or more promising than the current one, often used when someone leaves a job or place to look for new opportunities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹinɝ/ /ˈpæstʃɝz
British English
ɡɹˈiːnɐ/ /pˈɑːstʃəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GREEN-er PAS-cherz
UK
gree-NUH PAHST-chuhz
Listen in Context
She left her hometown for greener pastures.
Many people move abroad searching for greener pastures.
He quit his job to find greener pastures in the city.
After ten years at the same company, she felt it was time for greener pastures.