envy (one) for (something)
envy (one) for (something)
To feel jealousy toward someone for some reason. I envy my sister for her unflappable nature—criticism or judgment just does not bother her at all. Boy, do I envy you for your gorgeous red hair!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
envy someone for someone or something
to regard one with jealousy or resentment because of someone or something one has. I envy you for your lovely car. We all envy you for your beautiful children.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- envy for
- be water off a duck's back
- be (like) water off a duck's back
- doesnt
- doesn't bother me any
- (it) doesn't bother me any
- (it) doesn't bother me at all
- be the envy of (someone or something)
- be the envy of somebody/something
- (it) don't bother me none