“Green with envy”

Definition

Very jealous.

Examples

Examples

“He was green with envy when he saw her new car.”

Sunny Speaking
Practice speaking with AI feedback.
Answer out loud or type — Sunny corrects your mistakes and suggests more natural English.
Start speaking

Related Idioms

Explore similar idioms and phrases. Click any card to read the full meaning and examples.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Green with envy" mean?
"Green with envy" means very jealous..
How do you use "Green with envy" in a sentence?
Example: "He was green with envy when he saw her new car."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Green with envy"?
Очень завистливый. / Շատ նախանձով լցված։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

Related lessons

Dive deeper with another lesson that reinforces this grammar point.

Keep learning