high-hanging fruit
The phrase "high-hanging fruit" is used metaphorically to describe challenging tasks or goals that require more effort to achieve.
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Definition
C1General
(figurative)Tasks or goals that are more difficult to achieve and often postponed in favor of easier alternatives.
Example
- In the meeting, we decided to focus on low-hanging fruit first before tackling the high-hanging fruit.
B2Agriculture
(literal)Fruit that grows high on a tree, making it harder to pick.
Example
- The high-hanging fruit was left untouched because it was too difficult to reach.
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