Ground (someone)
To take away someone's privileges (usually used for teenagers).The girl was grounded by her parents because she came home late too often.
To take away someone's privileges (usually used for teenagers).The girl was grounded by her parents because she came home late too often.
The first or best chance (especially in a business).The video store was a good investment and I was happy to get in on the ground floor.
To be very jealous, to be full of envy.The little girl was green with envy when she saw her friend`s new bicycle.
The skill to make plants grow.The man has a green thumb and has a very beautiful garden.
To look sick.My colleague was looking a little green around the gills when he came to work today.
To be inexperienced or immature.The new employee is green and does not know his job very well.
The best thing that there ever was.The new digital camera is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
A small and cheap eating place with basic but not great food.We went to a greasy spoon for breakfast because the other restaurants were closed.
To pay money to someone for some special favor.We had to grease the border guard`s palm in order to enter the country.
A person who loses a competition or game without complaining.My friend is a good sport and he never complains about losing.