greener pastures

plural noun

: a better or more promising situation

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This coordinated reaction suggests the hungry nematodes may be joining together to easily hitch a ride on larger animals such as insects that transport them to (not so) greener pastures with more rotten fruit to feast on, Perez said. Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 5 June 2025 Their inability to locate greener pastures ultimately led to their extinction. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025 But whatever is pushing you to seek greener pastures, one thing is clear: The financial risk in betting on yourself is real. Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025 There are greener pastures elsewhere where he’ll be better coached and properly utilized in the low post. Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for greener pastures

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First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of greener pastures was in 1970

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“Greener pastures.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greener%20pastures. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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