grow on

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to become progressively more acceptable or pleasant to

   I don't think much of your new record, but I suppose it will grow on me

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grow on Idioms  

1. Also, grow upon.

2. Gradually become more evident. For example, A feeling of distrust grew upon him as he learned more about the way the account was handled . [c. 1600]

3. Gradually become more pleasurable or acceptable to, as in This music is beginning to grow on me . Jane Austen had it in Pride and Prejudice (1796): “Miss Bennet's pleasing manners grew on the good-will of Mrs. Hurst.” [c. 1700]

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Example Sentences

Biofilms are the thin layers of bacteria that commonly grow on rocks, pond surfaces, and even human-made structures.

From Science Daily

That morning his aunt had found his uneaten sandwiches in his backpack, and, after a long lecture about food not growing on trees—he’d had to keep himself from correcting her that she meant money didn’t grow on trees, because plenty of food did indeed grow on trees—she had sent him to Shady Glen with yesterday’s sandwich.

From Literature

But you can’t really grow mangoes in New York State, and since we mainly eat what we grow on the Ranch, I haven’t had a mango in a long time.

From Literature

But his biggest play is the cross-border Baltic League - one he believes would generate revenue, develop players and help clubs grow on the European circuit.

From BBC

Next week, the House of Lords is set to vote on proposals for a ban, which, if passed, could see pressure grow on the government.

From BBC