On the other side of the fence

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Figurative Use

This expression is not about physical location, but about being in a different life situation.

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Sometimes I feel I'm on the other side of the fence, with all my friends married.

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Grass Is Greener

Implies that a situation may seem more desirable from a distance, which may not be the case up close.

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Looking at celebrities, it's easy to think they live on the other side of the fence.

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Cultural Perception

Can reflect the idea that different cultures or lifestyles are envied or idealized.

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Travelers often find themselves imagining life on the other side of the fence.

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