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]

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Greenwood	['gri:nwud]
Madalena	mə-də-LE-nə	Portuguese
Tzipora	-	Hebrew
Lewi	-	Biblical Hebrew
Jengo	-	Eastern African, Swahili
Stirling	STUR-ling	English (Rare)