growing pains

• Expression métaphorique désignant les difficultés ou problèmes temporaires qui surviennent pendant une période de croissance, de développement ou d'expansion, que ce soit chez une personne, une organisation ou un projet.

A metaphorical expression referring to temporary difficulties or challenges experienced during a period of growth, development, or expansion, whether in a person, organization, or project.

1. Physical pain in childrenB1formal

   Aches or pains in the limbs or joints of children, often occurring at night, believed to be related to growth.

   douleurs de croissance

   • The child complained of growing pains in his legs after playing.
   • Doctors often reassure parents that growing pains are normal.
   • She woke up crying from growing pains in her knees.

2. Difficulties during developmentB2informal

   Temporary problems or difficulties experienced by a person, organization, or system during a period of growth or change.

   douleurs de croissance

   • The startup is experiencing growing pains as it expands rapidly.
   • The new school is facing growing pains with its curriculum changes.
   • Growing pains are a natural part of any successful business.