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The grass is always greener on the other side

A proverb with roots in Ovid's 'Art of Love' that became quintessentially American. In Los Angeles, land of transplants chasing dreams, it's a constant reminder that other people's lives aren't necessarily better than your own.

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The grass is always greener on the other side
🇺🇸 English Los Angeles, US
Pronunciation: thuh gras iz AWL-wayz GREEN-er on thuh UTH-er syd
A proverb with roots in Ovid's 'Art of Love' that became quintessentially American. In Los Angeles, land of transplants chasing dreams, it's a constant reminder that other people's lives aren't necessarily better than your own.
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