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take root

[take root] {v. phr.} 1. To form roots so as to be able to live and grow. * /We hope the transplanted apple trees will take root./ 2. To be […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

root-bound

[root-bound] {adj.} 1. Having a limited amount of space for root growth. * /After seven or eight years day lilies become root-bound and will not bloom well unless they are […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Prutkov Kozma

Kozma Prutkov - a collective pseudonym for the group of Russian writers - Alexey Tolstoy and Zhemchuzhnikov brothers, who performed jointly in 50-60s of the 19th century. www.english-slang.com

root for

[root for] {v. phr.} To cheer for; applaud; support. * /During the Olympics one usually roots for the team of one's own country./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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