let grass grow under feet



let grass grow under one's feet

Fig. to do nothing; to stand still. Mary doesn't let the grass grow under her feet. She's always busy. Bob is too lazy. He's letting the grass grow under his feet.
See also: feet, grass, grow, let

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Baillie['beili]
Coffey['kɔfi]
Paul[pɔ:l]
Quintinus-Ancient Roman
Willifrid-Ancient Germanic
Rashaunrə-SHAWN, ray-SHAWNAfrican American (Rare)