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Green thumb
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a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently
What 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.
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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.
