fruits of one's labor(s)

fruits of one's labor(s)
the fruits of one's labor(s)
Fig. the results of one's work. •

We displayed the fruits of our labor at the county fair.

What have you accomplished? Where is the fruit of your labors?


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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