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low-hanging fruit
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the easiest achievable task in a given situation
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "low-hanging fruit" and when to use it?
The idiom "low-hanging fruit" is used to describe tasks or goals that are easily achievable, require minimal effort, or present little challenge. The phrase likely originated from the image of fruit hanging from a tree that is low to the ground and, therefore, easy to reach and pick.
Examples
Let's fix the spelling mistakes first; they're low-hanging fruit.
