green thumb
Example Sentences
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His maternal grandmother was gifted with plant caregiving, and his mother was an “incredible grower” with an expert green thumb.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
Gardener-writers helped puncture that belief by dispelling the myth of the green thumb.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 22, 2023
Outside of school, Reagan enjoys ceramics, obsessing over Victorian literature, and trying to keep her plants alive, although her succulents are proof that she may not have a green thumb.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2023
Our holiday gift guide features the best tools and accessories to boost a beginner’s confidence or please a green thumb.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
When I was little, Papa used to tell me that instead of a green thumb, Tūtū had a green ear.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
