2020 · Q38
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the most appropriate expression.
The green-eyed monster
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- AFeeling of being joyous
- BFeeling of being jealous
- CFeeling bad about happenings
- DFeeling lucky about something
Explanation
'The green-eyed monster' (Shakespeare's Othello) is jealousy — 'feeling of being jealous,' option B. The other options describe joy, regret, or luck. Note: the stored source key marked C, but independent solution keys confirm B, so the key is corrected here.