on the right side of the grass

on the right side of the grass

Still living (as opposed to dead and buried beneath the grass). Often said to indicate that one's life is relatively tolerable or positive, despite difficulties. No, I didn't have the best day, but at least I woke up on the right side of the grass, right? A: "Hi, Grandma! How are you?" B: "Oh, I'm all right, darling—the usual aches and pains, you know how it is. I'm on the right side of the grass, though, so I can't complain too much!"

See also: grass, of, on, right, side

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