growing pains
"Growing pains" can refer to both physical discomfort in children and metaphorical challenges in development and business.
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Definition
B2Pediatrics
(medical)Aches or pains in the limbs of children, often occurring at night, with no known link to actual growth.
Example
- Many children experience growing pains in their legs during the night.
B2Adolescence
(emotional, social)Emotional or social difficulties faced during the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Example
- Teenagers often go through growing pains as they navigate new social dynamics.
B2Business
(metaphorical)Challenges and difficulties encountered during the early stages of a project's or organization's development.
Example
- The startup faced many growing pains in its first year, from staffing issues to financial constraints.
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