green state
A U.S. state perceived as environmentally friendly.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She moved to a green state to live near nature.”
“Many people choose to relocate to a green state because they value clean energy and strict environmental laws.”
“The governor campaigned on a platform of sustainability, hoping to transform the region into a model green state for the rest of the country.”
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bellwether state
A state of the United States that historically votes for the winning candidate in a given election.
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blue state
A state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.
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Chinese green
Synonym of lokao.
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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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God's green earth
The world.
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green about the gills
Ill or unwell, especially as indicated by one's appearance.
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green as grass
Inexperienced or naive.
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green fingers
A seemingly natural gardening ability.
Last updated August 10, 2026