plant a seed

1. To lay the groundwork for something that can develop or expand in the future. By involving the community in our plans, we hope to plant a seed for an event that will grow into a neighborhood tradition for years to come.

2. To introduce an idea to someone with the intention of making them more likely to eventually support or agree with it. I casually mentioned the idea of my mom watching Noah some weekends. Just planting a seed so she might be open to it down the line.

See also: plant, seed

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

See also:

lay (something) on (someone or something)
lay on
lay something on someone
lay over
lay aside (something) for (someone or something)
lay aside for
plant
plant (something) in (something else)
plant in
lie by

References in periodicals archive

Frankly, there is no way to properly plant a seed mix, other than direct seeding on top of properly prepared ground.

The sowing circle

Lately, the Historic Tree Nursery has branched out, selling seed kits which allow individuals to plant a seed and watch a historic tree grow from germination.

Historic tree collection damaged: seeds, trees with ties to American history are lost as a tornado hits Jacksonville, Florida, in the wake of Hurricane Frances

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释义	plant a seed plant a seed 1. To lay the groundwork for something that can develop or expand in the future. By involving the community in our plans, we hope to plant a seed for an event that will grow into a neighborhood tradition for years to come. 2. To introduce an idea to someone with the intention of making them more likely to eventually support or agree with it. I casually mentioned the idea of my mom watching Noah some weekends. Just planting a seed so she might be open to it down the line. See also: plant, seed Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: lay (something) on (someone or something) lay on lay something on someone lay over lay aside (something) for (someone or something) lay aside for plant plant (something) in (something else) plant in lie by References in periodicals archive Frankly, there is no way to properly plant a seed mix, other than direct seeding on top of properly prepared ground. The sowing circle Lately, the Historic Tree Nursery has branched out, selling seed kits which allow individuals to plant a seed and watch a historic tree grow from germination. Historic tree collection damaged: seeds, trees with ties to American history are lost as a tornado hits Jacksonville, Florida, in the wake of Hurricane Frances
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