bear fruit
To produce good results; to yield benefits; to succeed.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Your hard work will eventually bear fruit.”
“After months of careful planning, the new marketing campaign finally began to bear fruit in the form of higher sales.”
“The long-term investment in renewable energy research is finally beginning to bear fruit, offering a sustainable path forward for the entire industry.”
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average bear
The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons
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bad news bears
Said of someone or something that will bring disaster or bad fortune to one.
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bear a hand
To make haste; to help quickly.
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bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
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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.
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bear oneself
To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.
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bear the brunt
To endure the worst part of something.
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bear up
To endure hardship cheerfully or without complaining.
Last updated August 10, 2026