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
Exempel
Through their charitable work, the organization is planting the seeds of compassion and empathy in the community.
02
to do something that leads to the occurrence of something in the future, particularly something unpleasant
IdiomInformalExempel
The dictator's oppressive regime has sown the seeds of resistance and rebellion among the oppressed citizens.
