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bear fruit

idiom
Meaning

To produce good results; to yield benefits; to succeed.


Examples
SIMPLE

Your hard work will eventually bear fruit.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of careful planning, the new marketing campaign finally began to bear fruit in the form of higher sales.

COMPLEX

The long-term investment in renewable energy research is finally beginning to bear fruit, offering a sustainable path forward for the entire industry.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    average bear

    The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons

  2. 02

    bear a hand

    To make haste; to help quickly.

  3. 03

    bear away the bell

    To be superior in something.

  4. 04

    bear in mind

    To hold (something) in the memory; to remember; also, to be mindful of or pay attention to (something); to consider; to note.

  5. 05

    bear oneself

    To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.

  6. 06

    bear the brunt

    To endure the worst part of something.

  7. 07

    bear up

    To endure hardship cheerfully or without complaining.

  8. 08

    bear with

    To be patient with.

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