greener pastures

plural noun

: a better or more promising situation

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But whatever is pushing you to seek greener pastures, one thing is clear: The financial risk in betting on yourself is real. Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025 There are greener pastures elsewhere where he’ll be better coached and properly utilized in the low post. Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025 The 35 year old is reportedly selling to relocate to greener pastures in the Sunshine State with his girlfriend Kristian Fong and 11-year-old son Kayden. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025 The Dallas Cowboys have had a tough offseason, with players publicly beefing and big names leaving the team for greener pastures. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for greener pastures

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First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of greener pastures was in 1970

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“Greener pastures.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greener%20pastures. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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