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grow arms and legs 

To become substantially more complicated, especially when this was unforeseen. Colloquial expression, primarily used in (British) English. Origin: by analogy to human biological development in the womb.
The project seemed simple at first, but now it's starting to grow arms and legs.
grow arms and legs by mattgemmell September 1, 2015
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Grow a Pair 

Telling someone they don't have the balls that they SHOULD have to do something "manly"

Usually a conversation between 2 or more guys.
Jake: I really like Mikayla, but I don't think she would go out with me...
John: Stop being a pussy, grow a pair and ask her out!
Grow a Pair by Kadaw September 20, 2009

Grow the Brown Tail

To take a shit. That's it.
Aaron made a decisive move towards the bathroom after breakfast. "That coffee got me going," he said, "I'm going to go grow the brown tail."

grow some balls 

to act more mature to be a man
I told him that he should grow some balls and tell me the truth.
grow some balls by Ashers213 August 21, 2006
Similar to GOLD DIGGER. In such case, this ho is a green digger. is attracted to the 'i do nothing but suck cock for pot' life style.
that nasty grow ho, jenny, found out about my op, and wouldn't leave my nuts alone! i told her my dad is her next best bet.
grow ho by NorHum November 4, 2007

Grow Show 

An area indoor/outdoor and/or public/private that has the promise to habitat marijuana plants.
Jon went to see if a grow show was in session at his community park. He couldn't find one but was sure that someday there could be a show.
Grow Show by Anitas Bonghit September 18, 2009