high-hanging fruit in English

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        "Fruit that, because of its height from the ground, is more difficult to harvest."
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        "(literally) Fruit that, because of its height from the ground, is more difficult to harvest."
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        "(figuratively) Anything that is difficult to achieve, and which is postponed while simpler alternatives are still available."
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  "word": "high-hanging fruit"
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"high-hanging fruit" meaning in English

Noun