Definition
A natural skill for gardening.
In Context
- "Wow, did you plant this entire garden on your own? You really must have a green thumb."
- "Everyone knows someone who has a "green thumb," who seems to be able to get plants to grow well just by being around, by talking or even playing music[…]"
- "[…]they leave gardening to those who presumably have lots of time to read and better yet, have a "green thumb.""
- "Oh, I'll never have a green thumb, no matter how long I stay at it. Nothing ever seems to work for me. Everything I plant dies."
Also Said As
Opposite In Meaning
- black thumb
- brown thumb