blossom into

Idioms

Also, blossom out. Develop, flourish, as in She's blossomed into a fine young woman, or His business has blossomed out and he's doing well. [Second half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

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Common problems that could have been treated with an office visit and a few penicillin pills will blossom into heart-valve infections and organ failure.

From MarketWatch

You never know who or how the poorest refugee or migrant might blossom into a world-class scientist or entrepreneur.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s all part of the continuing education for Pages; the kind of growing pains the Dodgers are willing to tolerate, for now, in hopes he can blossom into a more consistent offensive force as an everyday big-league player.

From Los Angeles Times

Grajeda said it’s where Zamora and 16-year-old senior Steven Perez — Banning’s Swiss army knife — continued to blossom into leaders, channeling their “heart and pride” and preaching accountability.

From Los Angeles Times

Major League Cricket’s priorities include building more 7,000- to 10,000-seat stadiums near vibrant areas that could later blossom into entertainment districts.

From New York Times

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