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
Koharuko-hah-ṙooJapanese
JarmoYAHR-moFinnish
Tully-History
Noam-Hebrew
Gentry['dʒentri]
Mali-Thai