the fruit of (one's) labors

The outcome or rewards of one's work or efforts. You worked hard this semester, and straight A's are the fruit of your labors. Please, have some fresh strawberries—they're the fruit of my labors in the garden.

See also: fruit, labor, of

See also:

fruits of labor
by means of
by means of (something)
by means of something
fall short of (one's) goal
fall short of goal
have a hard time with (someone or something)
have a job
have a job doing/to do something
get off to a fresh start

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