avoir la main verte
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avoir la main verte
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (figurative) (to be skilled at gardening)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to have a green thumb (figurative) (United States)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Regionalism used in the United States.
Le jardin communautaire prospère grâce à Ana, qui a la main verte.The community garden thrives thanks to Ana, who has a green thumb.
b. to have green fingers (figurative) (United Kingdom)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Sophie a la main verte ; son jardin déborde de roses chaque printemps.Sophie has green fingers; her garden overflows with roses every spring.
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