green fingers


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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

ˌgreen ˈfingers

(British English) (American English a ˌgreen ˈthumb) if you have green fingers, you are good at making plants grow: I do envy you your green fingers. Your garden always looks so beautiful.
See also: finger, green
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