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late bloomer |
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late bloomer 1. Lit. a plant that blooms later than similar plants or that blooms late in the season. There are a few late bloomers in the garden, but by fall, we don't care much anymore about flowers. 2. Fig. a person who finally develops a useful or superior skill or talents later than expected or desired. Joseph was a late bloomer, but turned out to be a formidable scholar in the long run. See also: late How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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``I'm a late bloomer, so it's all still kind of new to me,'' said Machnyia, who led Valencia over Hart in the annual Santa Clarita Relays, rallying the Vikings to win the 200 butterfly relay. I'm a late bloomer, that's for sure," he says with a laugh. As for you being a late bloomer, it's more significant that you've accomplished the first step toward a potentially rewarding career--once you figure out what it is. |
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