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Growing pains

🇬🇧 UK //ˈɡrəʊɪŋ peɪnz// 🇺🇸 US //ˈɡroʊɪŋ peɪnz//

Meaning of Growing pains

Challenges or difficulties that arise during a period of development.

In simple words: Difficulties experienced while developing or improving.

Growing pains in a sentence

• Every teenager experiences growing pains while adjusting to new responsibilities.
• The company's rapid expansion has its own growing pains that need to be addressed.
• She often mentions her growing pains in learning to manage her emotions.
• Transitioning to adulthood comes with its own set of growing pains.
• The community's growing pains are evident as it becomes more populated.

How to use Growing pains

Used to describe challenges in growth, often in youth or development contexts. Not usually appropriate for formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'growing pains' as the 'growing' tree aches a little as it stretches upwards.

Related words

Collocations with Growing pains

• experience growing pains
• face growing pains
• deal with growing pains
• describe growing pains
• understand growing pains

Synonyms for Growing pains

• challenges
• struggles
• difficulties
• setbacks
• obstacles

Common mistakes with Growing pains

• Confused with 'growing pains' vs 'growing gains'.
• Not recognizing it as a figurative expression, confusing it with physical pain.
• Using it in scenarios unrelated to growth or development.

Frequently asked questions about Growing pains

What does Growing pains mean?

Difficulties experienced while developing or improving.

What is the definition of Growing pains?

Challenges or difficulties that arise during a period of development.

How do you use Growing pains in a sentence?

Every teenager experiences growing pains while adjusting to new responsibilities.

Can you give another example of Growing pains?

The company's rapid expansion has its own growing pains that need to be addressed.

What are synonyms for Growing pains?

Common alternatives include challenges, struggles, difficulties, setbacks, obstacles.

What words go with Growing pains?

It commonly pairs with experience growing pains, face growing pains, deal with growing pains, describe growing pains, understand growing pains.

What are common mistakes when using Growing pains?

Confused with 'growing pains' vs 'growing gains'. Not recognizing it as a figurative expression, confusing it with physical pain. Using it in scenarios unrelated to growth or development.

How do you pronounce Growing pains?

US: //ˈɡroʊɪŋ peɪnz//, UK: //ˈɡrəʊɪŋ peɪnz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Growing pains?

Used to describe challenges in growth, often in youth or development contexts. Not usually appropriate for formal settings.