Garden idioms
The grass is always greener...
Many metaphors and allegories have their origin in the cultivation of plants...
Lead someone up the garden path:
Deceive someone.
The grass is always greener on the other side:
Other people always seem to be in a better situation than you, although they may not be.
Everything is coming up roses:
When a situation is successful in every way.
Everything in the garden is lovely:
Life is good and everything is working well.
A wallflower:
Someone who is not noticed.
Money doesn't grow on trees:
You should be careful how much money you spend because there is only a limited amount.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush:
It is better to keep what you have than to give it up and try to get something better.
Stop beating about the bush:
Talking about something indirectly.
A snake in the grass:
Someone who cannot be trusted.
Kill two birds with one stone:
Accomplish two tasks in one process.
A new broom sweeps clean:
New management will often make radical changes.
Life is just a bowl of cherries: Life is very pleasant.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket:
Don't risk everything all at once.
Kill the goose that lays the golden eggs:
Destroy a source of riches.
A bed of roses:
A pleasant easy place, job, or position; an easy life.
Sitting on the fence:
Try not to support either side in a dispute.
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