The loud thunder scared me green.
scared green
idiomExtremely scared; terrified.
The sudden noise in the dark hallway scared the poor boy green.
As the massive storm clouds gathered above the small boat, the inexperienced sailor was scared green by the sight of the rising waves.
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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.
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green handshake
A bribe, or a transfer of money that the interested parties represent as a tip but that disinterested third parties are likely to view as a bribe.
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green in earth
Of a deceased person, recently buried.