grow out of (something)

1. to become too old to be interested in something.

Vinnie did a lot of stupid stuff in high school, but I always thought he'd grow out of it.

2. to develop from something.

His book grew out of a trip to South America as a member of a government commission.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of grow out of your clothes (= to become too big to fit into your clothes)

• break with something
• break with tradition
• break word
• break your back
• break your fall
• break your heart
• break your word
• breast-beating
• breathe a sigh of relief
• breathe a word
• breathe down neck
• breathe down someone's neck
• breathe down your neck
• breathe easy
• breathe fire
• breathe last
• breathe life into
• breathe life into something
• breathe new life into
• breathe new life into something
• breathe your last
• breath of fresh air
• breed like rabbits
• breeze through
• breeze through something