green in earth
Of a deceased person, recently buried.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The grave is still green in earth.”
“The family is still grieving because their grandfather is still green in earth.”
“Though the funeral took place only days ago and the soil remains green in earth, the lawyers have already begun to argue over the estate.”
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Chinese green
Synonym of lokao.
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come down to earth
To be brought back to reality; to emerge from a daydream.
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cost the earth
To be a huge expense.
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edge of the earth
A very remote place.
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go green
To implement certain lifestyle changes designed to help one live in a more ecologically friendly way.
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go to the ends of the earth
To do everything possible to achieve something.
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God's green earth
The world.
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green about the gills
Ill or unwell, especially as indicated by one's appearance.
Last updated August 10, 2026