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touch grass

/tʌtʃ ɡræəs/
phrase★Intermediate
informal

to go outside and interact with nature, typically used to mock or suggest that someone spends too much time online or indoors

You need to touch grass and get some fresh air.

You need to go outside and get some fresh air.

Stop playing video games all day and touch some grass.

Stop playing video games all day and go outside.

💡

This phrase is often used on social media and online forums to encourage people to engage with the physical world.

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Related Phrases

get some fresh airphrase
to go outside and enjoy nature
take a walkphrase
to go for a short walk outside

💡Pro Tip

Usage tip

Use 'touch grass' in informal settings, such as on social media or with friends.

📖Word Origin

The origin of 'touch grass' is unclear, but it is believed to have started as a meme or joke online.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in a humorous or mocking way to suggest that someone is spending too much time online.

✎ Noted on May 23, 2026EN → EN

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