grow out of

verb

1. to become too big or mature for

   she soon grew out of her girlish ways

Idioms and Phrases

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 .

Also, outgrow . Become too large or mature for, as in The baby's grown out of all her dresses , or He will outgrow these picture books in a few months .

Example Sentences

"No country can tax or cut its way out of this crisis alone. Africa must grow out of debt, supported by a fairer global financial system," Chidoka told AFP.

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“The basis of all human society, human life, is the soil and the plants that grow out of it,” Forsyth said.

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While Wren's mum, Anna, says the arrival of her NHS chair was greatly received - Wren will soon grow out of it.

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The 31-year-old described going to her GP six times and being prescribed laxatives to treat it - but not being given any guidance on how to use them, and said she had been told her daughter would grow out of it.

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"It was a vicious circle. It was just complete turmoil... something that everyone just used to say she would grow out of or 'it's a phase' or 'she just needs to learn'," Holly added.

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