100 Phrasal Verbs in 100 Days 35/100: To Grow Out Of Something Like yesterday's phrasal verb, today's phrasal verb has two meanings. Literally, "to grow out of something" means to become too big for clothes or shoes. But, figuratively, it means to become too old or mature for something you once liked or did. How to use it? • Grow out of + object: "She grew out of her old habits" Examples: Literal meaning: • "My son grows out of his clothes so quickly - I have to buy new ones every few months." (His clothes become too small for him) Figurative meaning: • "I used to love playing with barbie dolls, but I grew out of them in middle school." (I became too old for barbie dolls) 💬 Question: What's something you've grown out of as you've gotten older? A hobby, fear, or interest that you no longer have?