green in one's eye

noun

The trait of gullibility in a person.

“He's a shrewd businessman: there's no green in his eye.”

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Meanings

noungreen in one's eye (uncountable)
  1. humorousuncountableThe trait of gullibility in a person.

    He's a shrewd businessman: there's no green in his eye.

    1 more example

    You're telling me you found all that money just lying around? Do you see any green in my eye?

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Chicago

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