English idiom
low-hanging fruit
Register · InformalInformal — used in casual, everyday conversation among friends and family. Avoid in formal writing or professional settings.
CEFR B2
Example
“We're picking low-hanging fruit: fix the title tags, ship the FAQ, tighten onboarding.”
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forbidden fruit
CEFR B2something made more tempting by being off-limits or socially taboo
Neutral
move the needle
CEFR B2to have a significant, measurable effect on a key metric or outcome
Neutral
flywheel
CEFR C1a self-reinforcing growth engine in which each success feeds the next
Neutral
stay the course
CEFR B1to continue with a plan despite difficulties or doubt
Neutral
test the waters
CEFR B1to try something cautiously before committing fully to it
Neutral
the name of the game
CEFR B1the central, most important aspect of a situation
Informal
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