A2 — Elementary👁️ Body Parts
Avere il pollice verde
To have a green thumb
Literal Translation
"To have a green thumb"
What it means
To have a green thumb. Direct equivalent of the English expression. Used to compliment someone's ability to make plants grow and thrive.
Example in context
"Hai il pollice verde — le tue piante sono sempre bellissime."
"You have a green thumb — your plants are always beautiful."
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