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
KieraKEER-a, KEE-ar-aIrish
Dipali-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Isabelaee-sah-BEL-ah (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian
Nosipho-Southern African, Zulu
Odilo-Ancient Germanic
Julianayuy-lee-AH-nah (Dutch), yoo-lee-AH-nah (German), joo-lee-AHN-ə (English)Dutch, German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Ancient Roman