| Id | ESLPod_0751_WE_1176 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 751 |
| Episode Title | Describing One's Taste in Music |
| Phrase | to grow on (someone) |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to grow on (someone)" means to become more appealing or attractive to someone over time, or for a person to begin to like something: "Carla hated running at first, but it grew on her and now she loves it." The phrase "to grow out of (something)" means for a child to no longer fit into a piece of clothing: "When Traci grew out of her clothes, they were passed down to her younger sister." The phrase "to grow out of (something)" can also mean to lose interest in something as one becomes older: "How old were you when you grew out of playing with dolls?" Finally, the phrase "to grow out of (something)" can mean to be created or begin to exist as a result of something else: "Jake's desire to become a doctor grew out of his passion for helping other people." |
| Topics | About You | Entertainment + Sports |
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