have a green thumb



have a green thumb

Fig. to have the ability to grow plants well. Just look at Mr. Simpson's garden. He has a green thumb. My mother has a green thumb when it comes to houseplants.
See also: green, have, thumb

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jacquelinezha-kə-LEEN (French), zhak-LEEN (French), JAK-ə-leen (English), JAK-ə-lin (English)French, English
Gratien-French
Praskovyaprah-SKOV-yahRussian
AnselmAHN-zelm (German), AN-selm (English)German, English (Rare), Ancient Germanic
Ambler['æmblə]
RoderickRAHD-ə-rik (English), RAHD-rik (English)English, Scottish, Welsh