How is “grow into” used?

In The Adam Project (2022), one line is: “They grow into teenagers, who grow into be assassins of happiness.”

Which movie is “grow into” from?

The clip at the top of this page is from The Adam Project (2022).

Phrasal verb

to gradually develop into a particular type of person over a period of time

Heard in 540 movies

1
grow into sth
to gradually develop into a particular type of person over a period of time
2
grow into sth
to grow big enough to fit into a piece of clothing that used to be too big
The dress is too long for her now but she'll grow into it.
3
grow into sth
to become more confident in a new job, etc. and learn to do it better
She's still growing into her new role as a mother.

Definitions from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 9th edition

They grow into teenagers, who grow into be assassins of happiness.

Said in 8 films · #1