Meaning of green thumb | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A natural skill for gardening.
   US, idiomatic
2. A person with this skill.
   US

Equivalents

Examples

“Wow, did you plant⟳ this entire garden on your own⟳? You really must have⟳ a green thumb.”

“Everyone knows someone who has a "green thumb," who seems to be able to get⟳ plants to grow⟳ well just by being around, by talking or even playing music[…]”

“[…]they leave⟳ gardening to those who presumably have⟳ lots of time to read⟳ and better yet, have⟳ a "green thumb."”

“Oh, I'll never have⟳ a green thumb, no matter⟳ how long I stay⟳ at it. Nothing ever seems to work⟳ for me. Everything I plant⟳ dies.”

“I should ask⟳ the green thumb next door what she recommends for my droopy daffodils.”

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