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green-eyed monster
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the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.
Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "the green-eyed monster" and when to use it?
The phrase "the green-eyed monster" comes from William Shakespeare's play Othello. In the play, Iago describes jealousy as the green-eyed monster, suggesting that it can consume and distort a person's thoughts and emotions. It is used to describe the emotion of jealousy, especially when it leads to irrational or possessive behavior.
Examples
She felt the green-eyed monster when her colleague got the promotion.
