green thumb noun

1. if you are said to have a green thumb, you are good at making plants grow

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[TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲

green thumb
a talent for gardening, the ability to make things grow
My neighbor has a green thumb and she is able to grow one of the best gardens in our neighborhood.

My sister's husband has a green thumb and has a very beautiful garden.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

green thumb
n., informal A talent for gardening; ability to make things grow.
■ Considered trite by many.
Mr. Wilson's neighbors say his flowers grow because he has a green thumb.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲