English in a Minute: Grow Like a Weed สาธารณะ

If you’ve ever gardened, you know weeds grow super-fast. They can take over a garden overnight! But what does “grow like a weed” mean in other situations?  

A: Hey, Dan. Do you want to see pictures from my trip home?  
D: Oh, geez, I would love to, uh, but…
A: Great! This is me with my little cousin, Arlo!  
D: Little? He’s taller than you. 
A: I know! He is growing like a weed! He’s only 10.  
D: Does he have a beard?  

To “grow like a weed” just means to grow very quickly! We mostly use this expression when talking about how fast children grow.  

And that’s English in a Minute!