grow out of
idiom
1
: to develop or come from (a source)
The project grew out of a simple suggestion.
This new theory grew out of their earlier research.
2
: to become too large for (a certain size of clothing)
He quickly grew out of his clothes.
3
: to stop doing or having (something) because one is older and more mature
She hoped to grow out of her bad habits.
He's wild now, but he'll grow out of it.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share