Literal origin: A seed begins to grow and pushes through the soil, often quickly and in multiple places at once. <-> Political/Corporate meaning: Used to describe the rapid emergence of initiatives, organisations, movements, start-ups, or policies — particularly when growth seems widespread and organic rather than centrally planned., donations (dropping), branch out, flourish, sprout, Literal origin: Plants grow vigorously, in good health, under favourable conditions. <-> Political / Corporate meaning: Indicates sustained success, stability, and prosperity over time.fdruj, ploughing back, reaped rewards, sprout, flourish, Literal origin: A tree grows additional branches extending from its trunk. <-> Political / Corporate meaning: To expand into new sectors, markets, policy areas, or strategic domains., grass-roots, (root) of the problem, thorny issues, branch out, Literal origin; Turning soil over in preparation for planting future crops. <-> Political / Corporate meaning: Reinvesting profits into development, infrastructure, or innovation instead of distributing them as dividends., ploughing back, thorny issues, sprout, blossomed, Literal origin: A plant produces fruit after a period of growth and care. <-> Political / Corporate meaning: Policies, investments, or strategies finally produced visible and measurable results., thorny issues, bore fruit, sprout, donations (dropping), Literal origin: Plants with thorns cause physical pain when touched. <-> Political / Corporate meaning: Issues that are sensitive, controversial, or difficult to resolve without causing conflict., sprout, bore fruit, ploughing back, thorny issues, Literal origin: A plant produces flowers and reaches visible maturity. <-> Political / Corporate meaning: A small initiative or organisation developed into a fully recognised and successful entity., donations (dropping), branch out, blossomed, bore fruit, Literal origin: Something physically falls downward. <-> Political / Corporate meaning: Funding, approval ratings, or engagement levels were steadily declining., ploughing back, reaped rewards, donations (dropping), sprout, Literal origin: The underground part of a plant from which growth originates. <-> Political / Corporate meaning: The fundamental, underlying cause of an issue rather than its visible symptoms., thorny issues, (root) of the problem, reaped rewards, grass-roots, Literal origin: Grass growing at ground level. <-> Political / Corporate meaning: A movement initiated by ordinary people rather than elite institutions., grass-roots, reaped rewards, ploughing back, sprout, Literal origin: Harvesting crops after cultivation. <-> Political / Corporate meaning: Benefiting from sustained effort, investment, or strategic decisions., donations (dropping), (root) of the problem, thorny issues, reaped rewards

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