grow out of


verb
  1. (intr, adverb + preposition) to become too big or mature for: she soon grew out of her girlish ways

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Other Idioms and Phrases with grow out of

grow out of

Develop or come into existence from. For example, This article grew out of a few scribbled notes, or Their mutual trust grew out of long acquaintance.

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