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Essere come l'erba del vicino

the grass is always greener on the other side

Literal Translation

"To be like the neighbour's grass"

What it means

The grass is always greener on the other side

Example in context

"Sei sempre insoddisfatto — per te l'erba del vicino è sempre più verde."

"You are always dissatisfied — for you the grass is always greener on the other side."

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