avere il pollice verde

/aˈvɛre il ˈpɔl.tʃe ˈvɛr.de/
idiomIntermediateidiom
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.

💡Pro Tip

Usage tip

This idiom is commonly used in informal conversations.

Word Breakdown

avere
to have
verb
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il pollice
the thumb
noun
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verde
green
adjective
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