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bear fruit

Idioms  
  1. Yield results, have a favorable outcome, as in This new idea of his is bound to bear fruit. This metaphoric term, first recorded in 1879, transfers the production of fruit by a tree or plant to other kinds of useful yield.


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While Wall Street was initially skeptical of Krishna, his strategy started to bear fruit.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Speaking at a conference in London on 25 June, Reeves urged Burnham to stick to her economic approach, saying it was "beginning to bear fruit", as well as backing his approach to "fiscal devolution".

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

He expressed confidence that it would continue to bear fruit so long as Iran made good on its promises and agreed to a final peace deal once the key issues have been negotiated.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

The tactic has had some success, particularly during the capture of the Ukrainian logistics hub of Pokrovsk late last year, although it can take a long time to bear fruit.

From Barron's Jun. 14, 2026

Nevertheless, Halley had planted a seed that would bear fruit before too long.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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