while the grass grows, the steed starves
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
In the process of trying to achieve something, one's aspirations may be realized too late.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trong quá trình theo đuổi, khát vọng có thể đến quá muộn
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “while the grass grows, the steed starves” mean?
In the process of trying to achieve something, one's aspirations may be realized too late.
Is “while the grass grows, the steed starves” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.