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grow out of

idiom

To become too physically large for something, especially clothes.


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  1. 01

    absence makes the heart grow fonder

    One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.

  2. 02

    grow a pair

    To be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation in which one has so far failed to do so.

  3. 03

    grow a set

    Synonym of grow a pair.

  4. 04

    grow a tail

    to be nearly about to defecate, to the point of being unable to completely hold it in

  5. 05

    grow apart

    To gradually become estranged.

  6. 06

    grow cold

    To wane; to lose interest or enthusiasm for something or someone; to become disenchanted or to fall out of love with someone.

  7. 07

    grow on

    To become more likeable to someone.

  8. 08

    grow some balls

    To be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation where one has so far failed to do so.

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