Green Thumb Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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green thumb What does green thumb mean?	a talent for gardening, the ability to make things grow	My sister's husband has a green thumb and has a very beautiful garden.
green thumb What does green thumb mean?	a talent for gardening, the ability to make things grow	My neighbor has a green thumb and she is able to grow one of the best gardens in our neighborhood.
green thumb What does green thumb mean?	a talent for gardening, the ability to make things grow	The man has a green thumb and has a very beautiful garden.
green thumb What does green thumb mean?	a talent for gardening, the ability to make things grow	My neighbor has a green thumb and she is able to grow one of the best gardens in our neighborhood.
	Some Random Idioms
all eyes are on (someone or something) What does "all eyes are on (someone or something)" mean?	waiting eagerly for someone to appear or something to happen	All eyes were on the singer when he walked onto the stage.

out of spite What does "out of spite" mean?	with the desire to harm someone or something	My friend would not help me out of spite for what he thought that I had done to him.
set one back on one's heels What does "set one back on one's heels" mean?	to surprise/shock/overwhelm someone	The announcement on the school's loudspeaker set everyone back on their heels.
as soon as What does "as soon as" mean?	just after something, when	I phoned my friend as soon as I finished dinner.
netiquette What does "netiquette" mean?	etiquette or manners online
by the skin of one's teeth What does "by the skin of one's teeth" mean?	: barely succeed in doing something.	"I'll have to start earlier the next time. This time Ionly finished by the skin of my teeth."

hooker What does "hooker" mean?	prostitute; whore
be all ears What does "be all ears" mean?	to listen eagerly and carefully	The boy was all ears when the teacher began to talk about the circus.
mind is in the gutter What does "mind is in the gutter" mean?	someone is thinking or talking about a subject that offends and shocks people	The man's mind is often in the gutter and I do not like to talk to him.
hand in glove with (someone) What does "hand in glove with (someone)" mean?	very close with someone	The supervisor and manager work hand in glove to create a positive atmosphere in the company.

American Idioms and Expressions

Green Thumb Idiom