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Phrasal Verb - growing on

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

The phrasal verb 'grow on' means that a situation or problem continues to exist or develop, often despite efforts to stop it or find a solution. It can also mean that someone becomes accustomed to or accepts a situation or condition.

Examples

No.Example
1The noise of the construction site next door was growing on me.
2Despite our best efforts, the problem with the software continued to grow on.
3I've grown on this new diet and I actually enjoy the meals now.
4The unpleasant smell of the garbage was growing on the neighborhood.
5The sales pitch grew on me and I found myself considering buying the product.
6The sun grew on my skin as I lay on the beach.
7The new employee was still making mistakes, but his colleagues had grown on him.
8The old tradition of painting the town red on New Year's Eve was growing on.
9The popularity of the new restaurant was growing on the city.
10The damage caused by the storm was growing on the community.