Be the envy of somebody/something

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To be greatly admired or desired by others.

Her new car is the envy of her friends.
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Often appears as...

  • her life is the envy of her friends
  • his success is the envy of his peers
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Positive Emotion

The phrase often implies a positive feeling others have when they admire something you have.

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His innovative app design is the envy of the software industry.
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Not Literal Envy

The phrase doesn't always mean people truly feel envious; it can be an expression of high praise.

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Her athletic accomplishments are the envy of the school.
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Unique Status

This expression is used when something is so good that it's hard for others to achieve the same.

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Their library is the envy of every book club.
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