to sow the seeds of something
[sow|plant] (a|the) seed of {sth}
to sow the seeds of something
01
to cause the development of a particular idea or feeling
Idiom
Informal
例
His inspirational book sowed the seeds of hope in the hearts of readers, encouraging them to pursue their dreams.
02
to do something that leads to the occurrence of something in the future, particularly something unpleasant
Idiom
Informal
例
By trusting Anna again, he's sowing the seeds of his own downfall.
