to let the grass grow under one's feet (also heels) and variants: to delay in acting or in seizing an opportunity. Chiefly in negative contexts.
| 单词 | θ91305 |
| 释义 | the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > acting vigorously or energetically [phrase] > acting briskly (3) to let the grass grow under one's feet (also heels)a1556 to let the grass grow under one's feet (also heels) and variants: to delay in acting or in seizing an opportunity. Chiefly in negative contexts. (all) in a rush1876 (all) in a rush and variants: (a) with a sudden surge or onset; (b) in a hurry. on one's toes1921 Phrases (chiefly colloquial and slang). on one's toes: alert, eager. |
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