come of age
The phrase "come of age" is commonly used to denote reaching adulthood or a stage of full maturity and acceptance.
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Definition
B2Legal
(formal, legal)To reach the age when one is legally considered an adult.
Example
- In many countries, individuals come of age at 18 and gain the right to vote.
B2General
(informal)To reach a stage of full development or maturity.
Example
- The technology has come of age and is now widely used in various industries.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "come of age":
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