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Gardeners who worked with earthenware pots found their thumbs stained green from algae growing on the outside of these pots, according to one theory. Another theory claims that King Edward the First loved green peas, and had serfs shell them. Whichever serf had the greenest thumb won some sort of prize.
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What the idiom meaning of when the church came to itself?
"Come to yourself" means to regain consciousness. This is a metaphor, not an idiom - it's comparing the church to a person who has been unconscious.
Can having a green thumb apply to painting art?
No, the expression "green thumb" does not apply to art. It applies to the ability to grow plants or flowers effectively.
What does 'having a green thumb' mean?
the saying "green thumb" means someone who, not literally, has a green thumb because they like gardening. When growing tobacco, farmers remove the flowers from the crops in order to increase the size and weight of the leafs. This process, known as "topping," is standard practice even today. In early colonial America, when tobacco was the major cash crop, farmers would hand-pick the flowers using their thumbnails to cut the stem. After a while, the farmer's thumb would be stained green. Hence the term, Green Thumb.
What does the idiom mean swearing blue and green?
It means swearing violently and creatively.
What Does The idiom 180 Degrees Mean?
To turn completely around and head back in the direction you came from.
What is the idiom of a talent for growing plants?
Having a green thumb. (Being successful with plants and ACTUALLY planting the plants.)
What does the idiom mean when you have a green thumb?
It means someone who is very good at things like gardening and growing things.
Is''i have magic thumbs'' an idiom?
No, it is a metaphor comparing someone's thumb to a magical item.
What is the Greek word for green thumb?
πράσινο αντίχειρα Means Green Thumb in Greek.
What does the idiom to be green mean?
"to be green" is to be new at something, inexperienced, a rookie or novice
What actors and actresses appeared in Green Thumb - 2013?
The cast of Green Thumb - 2013 includes: Michael Glody as himself
What do you call someone who is good at gardening?
Colloquially, people who are good at gardening are referred to as having a "green thumb".
What does the idiom folding green really mean?
It's not an idiom. It's American slang for money, because American paper bills are green (and they fold when you put them in your pocket).
Can a human really develop a green thumb?
If a person's thumb literally turns green, it would be a symptom of decay. Green is not a good color for the human body.
Which users earned the Green Thumb badge before it was discontinued?
Those with a Green Thumb badge include:Aggie80CowleyaGinezumiGuineagirl96JadeacresJuteKharrimaMattAprilMooblerMRAMybrainMyrab51NewboyatWikiRudiful2Salil91Squirrel ManStanzz123Stupid Little GeniusVictoryAh95Xwizardgodx
What was the name of the candy sucker that was shaped like a thumb and came with a rubber thumb shaped cover?
The thumb pop
What the idiom meaning of when the church came to itself?
"Come to yourself" means to regain consciousness. This is a metaphor, not an idiom - it's comparing the church to a person who has been unconscious.
