I’m looking for any phrases or cliches that are in any way related to plants or gardening. Stuff like “turn over a new leaf” or “a rose by any other name…”
Got any?
One of my granny’s favorite adages: “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”
He’s a writer. His roots are in journalism.
a hard row to hoe
He/she’s got a green thumb.
They’re gonna be in tall cotton.
Can’t see the forest for the trees.
You reap what you sow.
Grass greener on the other side of the fence.
Strong like an oak.
Looking for plant phrases? I think you’re barking up the wrong tree.
Thanks guys!
These are great.
She’s a hot tomato.
She’s a shrinking violet.
That’s an old chestnut.
She’s fresh as a daisy.
She’s a lovely English rose
Her complexion is all peaches and cream.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Hey, by now you should have heard through the grapevine that we Dopers don’t let any grass grow under our feet!
Quit plowing up snakes.
He’s growing like a weed.
We mowed 'em down.
Stacked up like cord wood (is that garden related?).
There’s a bad apple in every bunch.
It’s the Berries! Could also be berriest, it means something is really cool or good. (old 1920s I think).
You’re a Peach! (meaning someone is being really good to you and/or doing something nice for you).
Tall poppy syndrome.
These are all so corny.