grown out of
No longer fits
Grown out of describes something that developed from an earlier source or origin: The company grew out of a college project.
It also means to become too mature or large for something: She's grown out of her baby clothes, He grew out of his fear of the dark.
The phrase captures both emergence and departure—something new arising while leaving the old behind.
- developedGrew or advanced
- evolvedChanged through successive generations
- coming of ageReaching adult status
- maturityFull growth achieved
- self-awarenessInsight into one's psyche
emergence · overcoming · metamorphosis · evolution · adaptation · shed · moved on · transcendence · expansion · breakthrough · independence · bigger picture · perspective · empowerment · rebirth · antiquated · refinement · renewal