the grass is (always) greener on the other side (of the fence)
idiomPart offence
the grass is (always) greener on the other side (of the fence) — idiom
1. This idiom means that people often think others have better lives or situations
1.idiom
Definition
This idiom means that people often think others have better lives or situations than they do.
Example
Maya thinks her friend's job is better, but the grass is always greener on the other side.
Before you quit, remember that the grass isn't always greener on the other side.