avere il pollice verde
/aˈvɛre il ˈpɔl.tʃe ˈvɛr.de/idiom★Intermediate◆idiom
informal
to have a green thumb
Mia nonna ha il pollice verde, il suo giardino è sempre pieno di fiori.
My grandmother has a green thumb, her garden is always full of flowers.
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This idiom is used to describe someone who has a natural talent for gardening and can make plants grow well.
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Usage tip
This idiom is commonly used in informal conversations.
Word Breakdown
avere
to have
verbil pollice
the thumb
nounverde
green
adjectiveDizionario Italiano-Inglese