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Region: General | Usage example: The project came to fruition after months of work.

Come to fruition

Meaning

Achieve the planned result.

Usage

Used when plans finally succeed.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Fruition from fruit metaphor of blossoming results.

Used in literary and business contexts for centuries.