B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Avere il pollice verde
To have a natural talent / green thumb
Literal Translation
"To have a green thumb"
What it means
To have a natural aptitude for something (originally gardening, also used metaphorically for business)
Example in context
"Ha il pollice verde per gli investimenti — tutto ciò che tocca diventa oro."
"She has a natural talent for investments — everything she touches turns to gold."
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