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grow on someone

become more appealing

To become more attractive or enjoyable after initially seeming unattractive or unpleasant.

B2 common mostly spoken

expression

Hear it in real life

Do you like the new logo now?

Yes, it grew on me after a few days.

Play the conversation

The neighbourhood has really grown on me.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: The song grew in me after a few listens.

Say: The song grew on me after a few listens.

Use “grow on someone” when something gradually becomes more appealing, not “grow in someone.”

Build it

How it fits in a sentence.

something grows on someone; something has grown on someone

Your turn: say it out loud

The neighbourhood has really grown on me.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

grow on someone

become more appealing

“The neighbourhood has really grown on me.”

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