grow out of

US /ɡroʊ aʊt əv/
UK /ɡroʊ aʊt əv/
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to become too big for (a piece of clothing)

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My son keeps growing out of his shoes so quickly.
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She's already grown out of her winter coat.
2.

to stop doing something as one gets older or more mature

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He used to bite his nails, but he grew out of it.
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Most children grow out of their fear of the dark.
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to develop from something and become too large or important for it

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The small business quickly grew out of its garage office.
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Their initial idea grew out of a simple conversation.
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