idiom
The Fruits of Your Labor
the FROOTS uv yor LAY-bur
/ðə fruːts əv jɔːr ˈleɪbər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
thefruitsofyourlabor
Dictionary meaning
The rewards, results, or profits that come directly from one's own hard work and effort.
Examples
- After a decade of building her company, she's finally enjoying the fruits of her labor.
American: 'labor'; British: 'labour'.
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