Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

gross out (someone)
- to make someone sick or disgusted
The movie was very violent and grossed out my sister.
ground floor
- the first or best chance (especially in a business)
The video store was a good investment and I was happy to get in on the ground floor.
ground (someone)
- to take away someone's privileges (usually used for teenagers)
The girl was grounded by her parents because she came home late too often.
grounds for (something)
- the basis/reason for legal action or a complaint
The fact that the man stole the money was grounds for his dismissal from the
company.
grow on (someone)
- to become acceptable to someone or liked by someone
At first I did not like the strange music but it is beginning to grow on me.
grow out of (something)
- to abandon something as one matures or becomes older
The little boy is beginning to grow out of his baby chair.
grow to do/like (something)
- to gradually begin to do something or like someone or something
I am growing to like the people who live next door to me.
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