Their friendship began to 'blossom' [='bloom', 'flower', 'flourish'] during the summer.
The trees have finished 'blossoming'. [='blooming', 'flowering']
Their business seemed to 'blossom' [='take off'] overnight.
(..) definitely in de-Nile." I don't get it. Now, come along. Unhand her! What's the matter, my sweet little desert blossom? Are these barbarians bothering you? As a matter of fact, they are. Bow, barbarians. As you wish, Your Highness. (..)2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman