green with envy
Meaning: extremely jealous of another person
Example: Sally was green with envy when he saw my brand new car. Read on
apple of discord
Meaning: something that causes trouble or unhappiness
Example: The right to host the next Olympic games has become an apple of discord between the two countries. Read on
learn the ropes
Meaning: to learn the tricks in order to do something well
Example: It is important that you learn the ropes and know your father’s business well before you take it over. Read on
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