Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
great-oaks-from-little-acorns-grow
proverb
/ˈɡreɪt ˈoʊks frəm ˈlɪtəl ˈækərnz ɡroʊ/
Definition
This phrase means that great things often develop from small beginnings.
Examples
- Many successful companies started as small startups, proving that great oaks from little acorns grow.
- He remembered the saying, ‘great oaks from little acorns grow’, as he nurtured his humble project.
Meaning
It suggests that significant achievements or outcomes can originate from modest starts or efforts.
Synonyms
- Big things come from small beginnings.
- Small seeds can lead to great trees.
