don't let the grass grow under one's feet



don't let the grass grow under one's feet

Act now, don't delay. For example, Write your applications today; don't let the grass grow under your feet. This expression alludes to waiting so long that grass can grow. [c. 1600]
See also: feet, grass, grow, let

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ElsaEL-sə (English), EL-zah (German), EL-sah (Finnish)English, German, Swedish, Icelandic, Finnish, Italian
NatĀLija-Latvian
GrahamGRAY-əm, GRAMScottish, English
JĀZeps-Latvian
Nurit-Hebrew
Bedelia-Irish