– noun
1. Anything that is difficult to achieve, and
may be put off while simpler alternatives are still available.
2. Matters that take more effort and require more
time and are usually most rewarding on a macro level.
3. A person whose association or cooperation with another is of vital importance; supporter.
- slang
Acclaim and Support. “Babe, you’re so magnetic! Very High Hanging Fruit!”.
- antonyms
Low-hanging fruit: quick, easy matters that require little
time and usually have a
short-term “feel good” effect but yield little in the way of
long-term benefit; focussing on granularity.
High Hanging
Fruit in foreign policy circles:
A representative responsible for the protection of the interests and nationals of a
foreign state, and the promotion of information and
friendly relations with a third party. Foreign ministers, excellencies, ambassadors and diplomats.