A1
Idiom
Informal
Meaning
To develop from a child into an adult.
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Cultural Background
Highly individualistic; 'grow up' is a common way to demand self-sufficiency. Often used with a sarcastic tone to highlight someone's silliness.
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Be careful!
This is a rude phrase. Use it only with people you know very well.
Meaning
To develop from a child into an adult.
⚠️
Be careful!
This is a rude phrase. Use it only with people you know very well.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He needs to grow up.
Grow up is intransitive.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Choose the correct sentence.
Choose
A1
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He needs to grow up.
Grow up is intransitive.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is often considered condescending and aggressive.
Related Phrases
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Act your age
synonymBehave appropriately for your age.
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