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turn green

/tɜrn grin/ /tɜːn griːn/
collocation
General
  1. 1 kıskançlıktan çatlamak

Definition (English)

To feel or show extreme envy towards someone.

Example Sentences

  1. She turned green with envy when she saw his new car.
    Yeni arabasını görünce kıskançlıktan çatladı.
  2. He turned green with envy at their success.
    Onların başarısı karşısında kıskançlıktan çatladı.
Informal
  1. 1 benzi atmak, rengi solmak

Definition (English)

To look pale and sick, as if about to vomit.

Example Sentences

  1. He turned green as the boat rocked on the rough sea.
    Tekne dalgalı denizde sallanırken benzi attı.
  2. She turned green during the bumpy flight and asked for a sick bag.
    Sarsıntılı uçuş sırasında rengi soldu ve kusma poşeti istedi.

Synonyms

become enviousgrow jealous

Phrases 53

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