B1 — Intermediate🎨 Colors
Avere il pollice verde
To have a green thumb
Literal Translation
"To have the green thumb"
What it means
To be naturally skilled at growing plants and gardening.
Example in context
"Mia nonna ha il pollice verde: il suo giardino è bellissimo."
"My grandmother has a green thumb — her garden is beautiful."
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