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Jemandem nicht grün sein
In German
Jemandem nicht grün sein
ye-man-dem nikht gryun zain
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📖 Literal Translation
Not to be green to someone
💡 Meaning
To dislike someone, to not get along with someone.
🌍 Equivalent:"To not see eye to eye with someone"
📜 Origin:Green was historically associated with vitality and health, but also with envy and sickness. 'Not green' implies not feeling well or positive towards someone.
Example Sentences
1
Ich bin dem neuen Kollegen nicht grün, er ist mir zu arrogant.
I don't like the new colleague; he's too arrogant for me.
2
Man merkt, dass die beiden sich nicht grün sind, sie streiten ständig.
You can tell that the two don't get along; they're constantly arguing.