Jemandem nicht grün sein
To dislike someone and be unfriendly towards them
In German
Jemandem nicht grün sein
Literal Translation
Meaning
Equivalent:"To have no time for someone; there's no love lost between them"
Origin:The exact origin is unclear; it is usually linked to green as the color of life and favor, so that 'not green' came to mean 'not well-disposed'.
Example Sentences
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 my taste.
- 2
Man merkt, dass die beiden sich nicht grün sind, sie streiten ständig.
You can tell there's no love lost between the two of them; they argue all the time.
FAQ
How do you say "To dislike someone and be unfriendly towards them" in German?
"To dislike someone and be unfriendly towards them" in German is "Jemandem nicht grün sein" (ye-man-dem nikht gryun zain). Example: Ich bin dem neuen Kollegen nicht grün, er ist mir zu arrogant..
