be green with envy

Related to word: green

Idiom

Definition

  1. C2

    To feel intense jealousy or envy towards someone because of their possessions or achievements.

    嫉慕得眼红

    • She was green with envy when she saw him driving his new sports car.

      她看到他开着新跑车时,嫉妒得要死。

    • I was green with envy when I heard they went to the Maldives for vacation.

      当我听说他们去马尔代夫度假时,我嫉妒得要死。

    • He was green with envy watching his colleague get promoted.

      他看着同事升职时,嫉妒得要死。