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)

• the whys and the wherefores
• the whys and wherefores
• the whys and wherefores of
• the whys and wherefores of something
• the witching hour
• the woman in the street
• the woman of dreams
• the woman of your dreams
• the woman on the Clapham omnibus
• the woman on the street
• the wooden spoon
• the works
• the world and his wife
• the world is oyster
• the world is your oyster
• the worm has turned.
• the worse for wear
• the worst-case scenario
• the worst of both worlds
• the writing is on the wall
• the writing on the wall
• the wrong side of the tracks
• They broke the mould when they made someone.
• They broke the mould when they made something.
• They can whistle for it!