English Dictionary

let the grass grow round one's feet

動詞

別表記 異形

Alternative form of let the grass grow under one's feet

日本語の意味

（好機を）無駄にする、もたらす機会を逸する / 行動を怠り、時間を浪費する / 積極的に動かず、機会を逃す

It's unwise to let the grass grow round one's feet when opportunities require immediate action.

機会がすぐに行動を要するときに、足元に草が生えるままにしておくのは賢明ではありません。

意味（1）

Alternative form of let the grass grow under one's feet

Abraham Lincoln is admired because he did not sit down and let the grass grow round his feet. He was the kind of man that finished the work he started.

lets the grass grow round one's feet （ present singular third-person ）

letting the grass grow round one's feet （ participle present ）

let the grass grow round one's feet （ participle past ）

let the grass grow round one's feet （ past ）