A late bloomer Meaning in English
expression · lemma: late bloomer
التعريف
A person whose talents, abilities, or potential become noticeable or fully developed later than is typical compared to others.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Used for people (not things); can describe academic, social, physical, or career development. It is informal, slightly positive, and often empathetic. Common in phrases like 'He's a late bloomer.' Not negative—implies eventual success.
جمل نموذجية
Tom is a late bloomer; he started speaking fluently only in high school.
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Mary was a late bloomer in sports but became captain of the team in college.
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Being a late bloomer can mean finding your passion at any age.
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Don't worry about being a late bloomer—everyone grows at their own speed.
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My parents always said I was a late bloomer, but I'm happy with how things turned out.
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Sometimes being a late bloomer means you appreciate success even more.
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