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
例子
The teacher's kind words planted the seeds of self-confidence in her students, helping them overcome their insecurities.
02
to do something that leads to the occurrence of something in the future, particularly something unpleasant
Idiom
Informal
例子
The woman planted a seed of failure in Michelle Obama before she could even try to succeed.
