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to touch grass
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to take a break from online activity or drama, especially when overly absorbed in social media or internet arguments
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What does "to touch grass" mean in internet slang?
The phrase "to touch grass" means to go outside and disengage from online activity, especially after being overly invested in internet arguments, games, or social media. The structure is literal—physically touching grass—used metaphorically as a reset from online environments. It is informal slang, often used as a dismissive or corrective remark toward someone perceived as chronically online or out of touch with real-world perspective.
Examples
You've been tweeting nonstop; go touch grass.
