become too big for
My son has grown out of all his shoes again.
grow out of — 3 meanings
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phrasal verb3 meanings
grow out ofsame phrase
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stop a childish habit
Most children eventually grow out of being afraid of the dark.
develop from
The initiative grew out of a series of informal discussions among the research team.
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1. become too big for
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To become too large or tall to fit into something, especially clothes or shoes, as you get older.
My son has grown out of all his shoes again.
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To stop doing something as you get older, especially a habit or interest that is seen as childish.
Most children eventually grow out of being afraid of the dark.
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To originate or develop as a result of a particular situation, idea, or set of circumstances, rather than from something physical or concrete.
The initiative grew out of a series of informal discussions among the research team.
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