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Green with envy

Meaning:

If we are green with envy, we envy someone else's situation. If we are green with envy, we are envious of that person and want to have what they have.

Example sentences:

1. He's green with envy.
2. She's green with envy over your new job.
3. I'm green with envy but happy for you.

Example dialogue:

A: I had my first day as supervisor today.
B: Great. How did it go?
A: It went well, although Linda acted a bit strange.
B: Oh, I think she's just green with envy.

Practice:

Have you ever been green with envy? Why?

 

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