C1 Collocation 正式

Colher os frutos

Reap the fruits

意思

To enjoy the positive results of one's hard work.

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文化背景

In Brazil, the phrase is often associated with 'meritocracia' (meritocracy), a widely debated topic. It is used to validate the success of someone who came from a humble background. In Portugal, there is a strong connection to the land. The phrase feels less like 'corporate speak' and more like a traditional piece of wisdom passed down through generations. In Angolan Portuguese, the phrase is used in post-conflict discourse to describe the benefits of peace and national reconstruction. Often used in the context of the diaspora; Cape Verdeans working abroad 'colhem os frutos' to help their families back home.

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Use with 'Finalmente'

This phrase pairs perfectly with 'finalmente' (finally) to emphasize the long wait.

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Don't say 'Colher as frutas'

Even though 'frutas' is more common for eating, the idiom strictly uses 'frutos'.

意思

To enjoy the positive results of one's hard work.

🎯

Use with 'Finalmente'

This phrase pairs perfectly with 'finalmente' (finally) to emphasize the long wait.

⚠️

Don't say 'Colher as frutas'

Even though 'frutas' is more common for eating, the idiom strictly uses 'frutos'.

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Job Interviews

This is a great phrase to use when asked about your greatest achievement.

自我测试

Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta do verbo 'colher'.

Eu finalmente _______ os frutos do meu esforço hoje.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: colho

The sentence is in the first person singular ('Eu'), so 'colho' is the correct present tense form.

Qual frase usa a expressão corretamente?

Escolha a opção correta:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Estudei muito e agora estou colhendo os frutos.

The expression requires a previous effort (studying) to make sense figuratively.

Complete o diálogo de forma natural.

A: 'Nossa empresa cresceu muito este ano!' B: 'É verdade, estamos finalmente _________________.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: colhendo os frutos

'Colhendo os frutos' is the standard idiom for business success.

🎉 得分: /3

视觉学习工具

练习题库

3 练习
Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta do verbo 'colher'. Fill Blank B1

Eu finalmente _______ os frutos do meu esforço hoje.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: colho

The sentence is in the first person singular ('Eu'), so 'colho' is the correct present tense form.

Qual frase usa a expressão corretamente? Choose A2

Escolha a opção correta:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Estudei muito e agora estou colhendo os frutos.

The expression requires a previous effort (studying) to make sense figuratively.

Complete o diálogo de forma natural. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Nossa empresa cresceu muito este ano!' B: 'É verdade, estamos finalmente _________________.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: colhendo os frutos

'Colhendo os frutos' is the standard idiom for business success.

🎉 得分: /3

常见问题

5 个问题

Technically yes, but it's rare. 'Colher o que semeou' is much better for negative consequences.

Both exist, but 'colher' is much more common for the idiom.

Eu colhi, você colheu, nós colhemos, eles colheram.

Yes, it is perfectly natural in both Portugal and Brazil.

It's better to say 'colher os frutos dos meus investimentos'.

相关表达

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Colher o que semeou

similar

To reap what you sowed.

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Dar frutos

builds on

To be productive.

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Colher os louros

synonym

To reap the laurels.

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Fazer por merecer

similar

To earn something.

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