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Bear Fruit

What Does "Bear Fruit" Mean?

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"Bear fruit" is an English idiom. It means "to yield positive results or have a successful outcome."

Examples in Sentences

Here are three examples of the idiom "bear fruit" used in a sentence:
  • All those hours studying are finally bearing fruit as she's top of her class.
  • The company's new strategy is starting to bear fruit with increased sales and productivity.
  • With hard work and dedication, your efforts will bear fruit.
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What Is an Idiom?

An idiom is a commonly used expression whose meaning does not relate to the literal meaning of its words. In other words, if you were to translate "Bear Fruit" word for word, there is no guarantee the translation would help you to understand the meaning.

An idiom often includes a cultural or historical context that makes it difficult for non-native English speakers to understand. A phrase is classified as an idiom when a direct translation of the words does not reveal the meaning. Most idioms rely on shared knowledge or experiences known only to a specific community.

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