Not let the grass grow under your feet
idiom
To act quickly and not waste time.
If you want to get this project done on time, you can't let the grass grow under your feet.
Often appears as...
- don't let the grass grow under your feet
- she doesn't let the grass grow under her feet
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
To act quickly and not waste time.
If you want to get this project done on time, you can't let the grass grow under your feet.
Often appears as...
- don't let the grass grow under your feet
- she doesn't let the grass grow under her feet
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency Implication
Indicates immediate action is necessary, suggesting a sense of urgency or impatience.
The manager insisted we not let the grass grow under our feet to meet the deadline.
Pro Tip 2/3Motivation Encouraged
Encourages motivation, typically used when there's risk of procrastination or laziness.
To win the competition, they couldn't let the grass grow under their feet.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Visual
Visual metaphor of unmoving feet so long that grass grows, implies inactivity or delay.
We'll miss our chance if we let the grass grow under our feet!
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency Implication
Indicates immediate action is necessary, suggesting a sense of urgency or impatience.
The manager insisted we not let the grass grow under our feet to meet the deadline.
Pro Tip 2/3Motivation Encouraged
Encourages motivation, typically used when there's risk of procrastination or laziness.
To win the competition, they couldn't let the grass grow under their feet.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Visual
Visual metaphor of unmoving feet so long that grass grows, implies inactivity or delay.
We'll miss our chance if we let the grass grow under our feet!
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency Implication
Indicates immediate action is necessary, suggesting a sense of urgency or impatience.
The manager insisted we not let the grass grow under our feet to meet the deadline.
Pro Tip 2/3Motivation Encouraged
Encourages motivation, typically used when there's risk of procrastination or laziness.
To win the competition, they couldn't let the grass grow under their feet.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Visual
Visual metaphor of unmoving feet so long that grass grows, implies inactivity or delay.
We'll miss our chance if we let the grass grow under our feet!
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