green fingers



green fingers

A figurative trait attributed to someone who is a skilled gardener. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. My mom can keep any plant alive, even ones that I've nearly killed—she seriously has green fingers.
See also: finger, green

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
EugeneYOO-jeen, yoo-JEENEnglish
Hicks[hiks]
Meurig-Welsh
Nicolaunee-koo-LOW (Portuguese)Portuguese, Galician, Catalan
Rubin['ru:bin]
RigbyRIG-beeEnglish (Rare)