Gresset er ikke grønnere på den andre siden.
The grass is not greener on the other side.
Signification
Don't assume others have it better.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians value modesty. This phrase helps keep people humble. Common in all Western cultures to describe the 'grass is greener' syndrome.
Use it for comfort
Use this to comfort a friend who is feeling down about their life.
Signification
Don't assume others have it better.
Use it for comfort
Use this to comfort a friend who is feeling down about their life.
Teste-toi
Which is the correct proverb?
Gresset er ___ grønnere på den andre siden.
The proverb warns against thinking others have it better.
Complete the sentence.
Gresset er ikke grønnere på den andre ___.
The phrase is 'på den andre siden'.
🎉 Score : /2
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
2 exercicesGresset er ___ grønnere på den andre siden.
The proverb warns against thinking others have it better.
Gresset er ikke grønnere på den andre ___.
The phrase is 'på den andre siden'.
🎉 Score : /2
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsNo, it is usually meant as helpful advice.
Expressions liées
Man skal ikke skue hunden på hårene
similarDon't judge by appearances.
