Question: what is the meaning of the idiom green eyed monster?
Answer: (humorous) a feeling of anger or unhappiness because somebody you like or love is showing interest in somebody else; jealousy: In next week's programme we'll be looking at the green-eyed monster, jealousy. This comes from Shakespeare's play Othello. See also: monster. Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017.