metamorphose into

To change into a drastically different form, appearance, or character; to undergo a transformation into someone or something new. Few would believe these this ugly, creepy little larvae could metamorphose into the cute ladybugs we all know and love. After the massive investment, the small start-up company metamorphosed into a huge operation with a sizeable global influence.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

metamorphose into something

to transform into something. This ugly caterpillar will surely metamorphose into something beautiful At about eighteen, Wally metamorphosed into a reasonably handsome young man.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

transform
transform into (someone or something)
transform to
change over
do something for (someone or something)
do something for somebody/something
rot away at (someone or something)
keep a lid on (something)
keep/put a/the lid on something
put a lid on (something)

References in periodicals archive

In fact, prior to his assumption, he said he will metamorphose into a presidential figure,' Gatchalian said.

Tired of Duterte's jokes? 'We have to be patient,' says Gatchalian

According to the website, his installations enable individiuals "en masse, without their clothing, grouped together (to) metamorphose into a new shape".

US artist spray paints naked volunteers for interpretation of Wagner opera

It is Mochetti's merit to bring out this adolescent trait, which is not always outgrown, and which can sometimes metamorphose into something more monstrous, if one lacks the courage to give it tangible form where it is manifested more objectively.

Maurizio Mochetti: Gio Marconi

Ordinarily, between 6 and 11 percent of leopard frog tadpoles survive and metamorphose into adults, notes coauthor Vance L.

UV-pollutant combo hits tadpoles hard

On two occasions, for example, the principal protagonists wholly metamorphose into the rivers that take their names.

Tyard's Graphic Metamorphoses: Figuring the Semiosic Drift in the Douze Fables de fleuves ou fontaines

Petronio's turns metamorphose into startling leaps without warning, then deflate just as unexpectedly into precocious, sensual noodling.

STEPHEN PETRONIO COMPANY

(My wish for him is that he starts being statesman-like because he said back then when he was campaigning that in due time, he would metamorphose into a statesman.

Lacson's birthday wish for Duterte: Start acting like a statesman

This is a vexed spot where literality and truth to form, pushed to their logical and rhetorical conclusions, metamorphose into something else-neither object nor concept but a hybrid of both.

CEAL FLOYER

Under the tremendous heat and pressure of a meteorite impact, rocks melt, shatter or metamorphose into strange forms that not even volcanic explosions can generate.

Impact crater may lie beneath Lake Huron

Through the animation process, people metamorphose into landscapes and everyday things appear and disappear, mutate into other objects, or become abstract forms.

William Kentridge

But many caterpillars in the families Riodinidae and Lycaenidae -- which metamorphose into the beautiful, widely distributed butterflies commonly called "metalmarks" and "blues" -- don't have these problems.

Caterpillar call-of-the-wild aims at ants

Someone who gets to savor the thrill of kissing her new sweet babe of a guitar player/lover (a winning Leisha Hailey) out on the street in the bright light of day, as formerly murky tugs metamorphose into proud, sharp desire.

All Over Me

During their aquatic larval stage, salamanders suck in water and small prey, but after they metamorphose into land-bound adults, they catch dinner by flicking out their tongues.

Voracious turtle grabs a quick bite

Moreover, the virus appears to cause endocrine system changes that can curb a larva's appetite, keep it from molting or prevent its pupation (passage into that dormant stage when it would metamorphose into an adult, capable of reproduction).

Virus allows wasps to kill crop pests

词组	metamorphose into
释义	metamorphose into metamorphose into To change into a drastically different form, appearance, or character; to undergo a transformation into someone or something new. Few would believe these this ugly, creepy little larvae could metamorphose into the cute ladybugs we all know and love. After the massive investment, the small start-up company metamorphosed into a huge operation with a sizeable global influence. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. metamorphose into something to transform into something. This ugly caterpillar will surely metamorphose into something beautiful At about eighteen, Wally metamorphosed into a reasonably handsome young man. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: transform transform into (someone or something) transform to change over do something for (someone or something) do something for somebody/something rot away at (someone or something) keep a lid on (something) keep/put a/the lid on something put a lid on (something) References in periodicals archive In fact, prior to his assumption, he said he will metamorphose into a presidential figure,' Gatchalian said. Tired of Duterte's jokes? 'We have to be patient,' says Gatchalian According to the website, his installations enable individiuals "en masse, without their clothing, grouped together (to) metamorphose into a new shape". US artist spray paints naked volunteers for interpretation of Wagner opera It is Mochetti's merit to bring out this adolescent trait, which is not always outgrown, and which can sometimes metamorphose into something more monstrous, if one lacks the courage to give it tangible form where it is manifested more objectively. Maurizio Mochetti: Gio Marconi Ordinarily, between 6 and 11 percent of leopard frog tadpoles survive and metamorphose into adults, notes coauthor Vance L. UV-pollutant combo hits tadpoles hard On two occasions, for example, the principal protagonists wholly metamorphose into the rivers that take their names. Tyard's Graphic Metamorphoses: Figuring the Semiosic Drift in the Douze Fables de fleuves ou fontaines Petronio's turns metamorphose into startling leaps without warning, then deflate just as unexpectedly into precocious, sensual noodling. STEPHEN PETRONIO COMPANY (My wish for him is that he starts being statesman-like because he said back then when he was campaigning that in due time, he would metamorphose into a statesman. Lacson's birthday wish for Duterte: Start acting like a statesman This is a vexed spot where literality and truth to form, pushed to their logical and rhetorical conclusions, metamorphose into something else-neither object nor concept but a hybrid of both. CEAL FLOYER Under the tremendous heat and pressure of a meteorite impact, rocks melt, shatter or metamorphose into strange forms that not even volcanic explosions can generate. Impact crater may lie beneath Lake Huron Through the animation process, people metamorphose into landscapes and everyday things appear and disappear, mutate into other objects, or become abstract forms. William Kentridge But many caterpillars in the families Riodinidae and Lycaenidae -- which metamorphose into the beautiful, widely distributed butterflies commonly called "metalmarks" and "blues" -- don't have these problems. Caterpillar call-of-the-wild aims at ants Someone who gets to savor the thrill of kissing her new sweet babe of a guitar player/lover (a winning Leisha Hailey) out on the street in the bright light of day, as formerly murky tugs metamorphose into proud, sharp desire. All Over Me During their aquatic larval stage, salamanders suck in water and small prey, but after they metamorphose into land-bound adults, they catch dinner by flicking out their tongues. Voracious turtle grabs a quick bite Moreover, the virus appears to cause endocrine system changes that can curb a larva's appetite, keep it from molting or prevent its pupation (passage into that dormant stage when it would metamorphose into an adult, capable of reproduction). Virus allows wasps to kill crop pests
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