What does "Grow up" mean?

become an adult

Synonym: mature Opposite: act like a child

"Grow up" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

when I grow up I want to be a policeman

Peppa Pig S5E13

Where did you grow up?

Black Mirror S3E2

Don't you wanna see your daughter grow up?

Breaking Bad S1E5

The only puzzle he hasn't solved is how to grow up.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E1

You're my Rose grown up!

Doctor Who S1E8

Oh, grow up!

Emily in Paris S1E8

They got to grow up-

Finding Nemo

I'm sure your little boy is not going to grow up to be one.

Friends S1E12

"Grow up" in TV shows & movies

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