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GREEN THUMB

natural ability to grow plants
GREEN THUMB
1. Amy really has a green thumb. Everything she plants in her garden grows so well.
2. You must have quite a green thumb. Your flowers are always so beautiful and healthy-looking.

The expression suggests that success with growing plants is a result of having a thumb that is the color of healthy plants.


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