The fruits of (one's) labor In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the fruits of (one's) labor", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Tommy Tran

2021-11-17 08:11

by the sweat of (one's) brow

The fruits of (one's) labor noun phrase

The good results someone gets after working hard for it.

Please don't waste food! It's the fruits of many farmers' labor.

Jane has worked very hard the whole year. Now she gets to enjoy the fruits of her labor.

be going places

someone will be successful.

a golden key can open any door

Anything can be accomplished with sufficient money (or the promise of it)

win/earn your spurs

Achieve recognition for your skills.

Travel broadens the mind

Travelling to different places helps you expand your knowledge.

be no mean feat

Used to refer to a significant, strenuous or remarkable achievement or result.

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under the harrow

1. The phrase is used to talk about the earth that is broken up and flattened by a harrow.

2. If somebody is under the harrow, he or she is forced to experience distress, or torment.

Example:

1. About 1000 hectares of farmland have been under the harrow for 2 hours.

2. Many families are under the harrow because of the economic recession.

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