seed of a thought
noun phraseUK /siːd əv ə θɔːt/
US /siːd əv ə θɔːt/
A tiny idea that can grow into something bigger.
The teacher planted a seed of a thought about kindness that grew into a class project.
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2. A small suggestion that starts someone thinking.
Her question was a seed of a thought that made him reconsider his plan.
3. The first quiet moment when an idea appears in your mind.
While watching the stars, a seed of a thought about space travel took root.
4. Something small that later grows into a big plan or invention.
The seed of a thought about a flying car came from a simple drawing.