(the) fruit of something

(the) fruit of something
the fruit/​fruits of something phrase
the good results that you get from something such as hard work

The book is the fruit of a collaboration between several groups.

the fruits of your labour:

Retirement is a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labour.

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Main entry: fruit

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the fruit/fruits of sth idiom
the good results of an activity or a situation

to enjoy the fruits of your labours

(= the rewards for your hard work)

The book is the fruit of years of research.

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