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have green fingers

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have green fingers

  (British & Australian) also have a green thumb (American)

to be good at keeping plants healthy and making them grow I'm afraid I don't have green fingers. I've killed every plant I've ever owned. I was just admiring your beautiful plants, Helen. You must have a green thumb. (British & Australian)

See also: finger, green, have