turn green with envy

To become very jealous of another person. My son turns green with envy whenever his sister gets something and he doesn't. Seeing Janet get the promotion I wanted made me turn green with envy.

See also: envy, green, turn

See also:

be green with envy
envy
green with envy
green-eyed monster/green with envy
be water off a duck's back
be (like) water off a duck's back
opportunity knocks at every man's door
with a jealous eye
envy (one) for (something)
envy for

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