green-eyed monster

colloquial usually with the

(colloquial, usually with the) Envy, jealousy, covetousness.

Japanese Meaning

嫉妬（他人の成功や幸福などに対して、強い妬みの感情を抱くこと） / 貪欲（切実に何かを欲しがる心、羨望ともいえる感情）

When she saw her colleague praised for the promotion, the green-eyed monster crept in and clouded her smile.

同僚が昇進で称賛されるのを見て、嫉妬心が湧いて彼女の笑顔を曇らせた。

Sense（1）

(colloquial, usually with the) Envy, jealousy, covetousness.

green-eyed monsters

（ plural ）