Wear the green willow In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "wear the green willow", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Yourpig Huyen calendar 2021-06-08 09:06

Meaning of Wear the green willow

Wear the green willow phrasal verb

Used when you talk about one's feelings of sadness or pain, especially because of lost love or one-sided love

She is wearing the green willow as she broke up with her almost two-year boyfriend.

My roommate has been wearing the green willow after she knew her crush already has a girlfriend.

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Grammar and Usage of Wear the green willow

Verb Forms

  • wearing the green willow
  • wears the green willow
  • wore the green willow

The verb "wear" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

More examples:

Jenny is wearing the green willow after having broken up.

Origin of Wear the green willow

The meaning of this phrase may be based on the figurative use of a willow branch or leaves which traditionally symbolized lost or unrequited love.

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