Spanish idioms
What does “Poner verde a alguien” mean?
Poner verde a alguien
Word for word
To turn someone green
What it really means
To speak very badly of a person, generally behind their back. Do not confuse it with envy: here green is criticism, not jealousy.
How we say it in English
To badmouth someone
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