🌿 Put Out to Grass/Pasture: The Rustic Retreat of Retirement 🚜
To be “put out to grass” or “put out to pasture” means to be retired from active duty, often implying a peaceful, less active life thereafter. It’s like trading in your busy work schedule for days of leisurely munching on the metaphorical green fields of life. This phrase originates from the practice of turning old or unworkable animals out to graze in serene pastures. Gradually, humans adopted the term to denote their own transition from work to retirement.
John Heywood paved the way for this charming metaphor with his 1546 collection of proverbs: “He turnde hir out at doores to grasse on the playne.”
Synonyms:
- Retired to greener pastures
- Enjoying a golden handshake
- Hanging up one’s boots
- Calling it a day
Antonyms:
- Back in the saddle
- Back to the grind
- Rejoining the rat race
Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “Retirement: Where every day is a Saturday, and every lunch is an hour longer than planned.” – Totally Legit Quote
- “I’m not retired, I’m just practicing for the role of professional relaxologist.” – Imaginary Retirement Enthusiast
Similar Terms and Expressions:
- Over the hill: Often used humorously, suggesting getting old.
- Past one’s prime: Beyond the most active or effective period.
- Long in the tooth: A quirky way of saying someone or something is quite old.
Proverbs:
- “The old oak is always in the way,” and yet another perspective, “Old is gold.”
Suggested Literature and Media:
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Books:
- The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson - A hilarious exploration of adventures post-retirement.
- How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free by Ernie J. Zelinski - An inspiring guide to enjoying retirement.
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Movies:
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - British retirees find a new lease on life in India.
- Up - Pixar’s touching tale of an adventurous retirement.
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Songs:
- “When I’m Sixty-Four” by The Beatles – A whimsical take on getting older.
- “Forever Young” by Bob Dylan – A heartfelt, timeless blessing.
Quizzes to Test Your Wit 🌟
Remember, retirement isn’t just the end of marching orders but the start of a dance in leisurely fields. 🌾 Enjoy the calm pastures of life! What do you plan to do when you’re put out to pasture? 🐎💐
Inspirational Farewell: May your days be filled with tranquil pastures and a thousand golden sunsets.
Penny Penmanship, being eternally grateful 🌅
