Question 130
EasyOriginal questionChoose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.
Sohan was GREEN WITH ENVY when his friend won the new cycle.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
To be green with envy is to be very jealous.
Worth noting
Inexperienced is a trap from "green", which on its own can mean new to something.
- Concept
- The meaning of the idiom "green with envy"
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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