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Green thumb
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dedo verde, talento para jardinagem
a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently
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IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "green thumb" and when to use it?
The phrase "green thumb" is an idiomatic expression that refers to a person's natural talent or skill for gardening or growing plants. It is often used to describe someone who has a knack for cultivating and caring for plants, and their plants thrive under their care. The term is derived from the literal association of green with healthy plant foliage and a thumb as a symbol of dexterity or skill.
green thumb
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Exemplo
Having a green thumb runs in their family.
My neighbor has a green thumb.
She's always had a green thumb.
He discovered his green thumb when he started growing vegetables in his backyard.
I wish I had a green thumb like my grandmother.
