Slang dossier
Touch grass
Pronounced tuch grass
Take a break from the internet and reconnect with everyday life. It can be friendly advice, a self-directed joke or a dismissive insult in an argument.
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In a sentence
How it sounds
Illustrative examples
- “I have read enough replies. Time to touch grass.”
- “We went for a walk and called it touching grass.”
Where teens use it
The habitat
Online arguments, gaming jokes and discussions of being too absorbed in a feed.
Parent briefing
What parents should know
Suggest a real break without mocking a teen’s interests. Outdoor time is not a punishment or a substitute for listening. If the phrase is used to silence someone, ask whether the original concern was actually addressed.
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