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
관용구
비격식
예시들
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
관용구
비격식
예시들
By trusting Anna again, he's sowing the seeds of his own downfall.
