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
Rhosyn-Welsh (Rare)
DaffodilDAF-ə-dilEnglish (Rare)
TawnieTAW-neeEnglish (Rare)
Terezija-Slovene, Croatian
Cenek-Czech
Wido-Ancient Germanic