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FRUIT EXPRESSIONS-1

21 / 01 / 2008

FRUIT EXPRESSIONS-1: meaning and examples

Hello. I hope you enjoyed your weekend.

Today's expression is: The fruits of something

Meaning: the good results of an activity or a situation; the consequence of some effort or action.

Example 1:
He lived long enough to see the fruits of his efforts. The company he founded in 1932 is now a thriving multinational corporation

Example 2:
I have finally finished writing this book, which is the fruit of years of hard work and research.

We can also use the expression to bear fruit, to mean to have a successful result.

Example 3:
The change she made in the hiring process has already begun to bear fruit; all of the new employees in the department are very qualified, motivated and friendly.

If you have any questions about these expressions, please use the Daily Vitamin Plus! forum section on our website (www.ziggurat.es). 

I hope you have a fruitful day!

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