Have a green thumb In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have a green thumb", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-05-24 11:05

Meaning of Have a green thumb

Synonyms:

have green fingers

Have a green thumb spoken language positive verb phrase

Used to say that someone is good at gardening.

Though I did try, all plants I grow die. I obviously don't have a green thumb.

You can go and ask Janes for advice about how to grow these plants. She has a green thumb.

Look at James's little garden. All plants are flourishing. He definitely has a green thumb.

Just looking at the way she handles seeds, I know she has a green thump.

Other phrases about:

mow-blow-and-go

Used to describe the cheap lawn service that quickly cuts the grass, cleans the leaf cuttings and leaves

cut down

1. To cause a tree to fall down.

2. To lessen the size, amount, or quantity of something.

3. To lower the cost of something.

4. To injure or assassinate someone, especially in a battle.

5. To degrade or criticize someone or something, especially in public.

6. To modify something by removing unnecessary or extraneous parts.

Grammar and Usage of Have a green thumb

Verb Forms

  • to have a green thumb
  • has a green thumb
  • had a green thumb

The verb "have" should be conjugated with its tense.

 

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TODAY
(the) thrills and spills

 The excitement and danger caused by taking part in activities, especially sports or entertainments

Example:

 Watching Formula One gives us plenty of thrills and spills.

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