The upper parts or tips of blades of grass; the visible tops of grassy vegetation.
2.
United StatesGlobalidiomaticpoliticalformal
Related to or involving prominent local leaders, opinion-makers, or influential figures as the principal targets or organizers of a campaign or initiative, contrasted with grassroots efforts directed at the general populace.
Examples:
EN: Or we could, like, tie the grass tops together. Oh, yeah, to make a roof for the village.
ES: O podríamos atar las puntas de la hierba para hacer un tejado para el pueblo.