Mighty oaks from little acorns grow meaning
What does the saying 'Mighty oaks from little acorns grow' mean?
Idiom: Mighty oaks from little acorns grow
Meaning:
Big or great things start very small.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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