Hi everyone. What would you say if you accomplished something because of your hard work? Is it okay to say "I finally got the fruit of my labor."? Thank you.
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" If the thing you got was a single thing, the singular might be better.
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" If the thing you got was a single thing, the singular might be better.
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I think the plural is better if you are speaking generally: "I finally got the fruits of my labor." If the thing you got was a single thing, the singular might be better.
I think you'll find it most likely to see the verb "enjoy" with it. I'm enjoying the fruits of my labor. I've finished the garden and the flowers look beautiful. Come see the fruit of my labor.
Assuming you're talking about your "labor" being either cooking or growing vegetables (or other things to eat), yes. It's a little less metaphorical when it's actually food.