idiom
have a green thumb
HAV ah GREEN THUM
hæv ə ɡriːn θʌmListen
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Syllable breakdown
haveagreenthumb
Dictionary meaning
A natural ability to grow plants well.
Examples
- Her balcony is a lush garden — she definitely has a green thumb.
American: green thumb; British: green fingers.
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