"great oaks from little acorns grow" meaning in English

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Proverb

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  1. Alternative form of mighty oaks from little acorns grow Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: mighty oaks from little acorns grow
    Sense id: en-great_oaks_from_little_acorns_grow-en-proverb-YjEsUU4Q Categories (other): English proverbs

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