Blow away In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "blow away", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-03-18 10:03

Meaning of Blow away

Blow away phrasal verb informal

Of the wind, to carry or push something away.

The storm was so strong that most houses in the town were blown away.

To be pushed away by the wind.

The roof of the house blew completely away last night.

slang

To completely impress, please, or overwhelm someone.

I was blown away by the way the new manager has dealt with emergencies.

slang

To kill someone with a firearm or an explosive device.

Keep quiet or I'll blow you away!

slang

Used to say that someone defeats an opponent easily and/or by a wide margin.

In the local elections, Jackson blew all other candidates away.

Inebriated, either from drugs or alcohol.

Jane was blown away, so we had to take her home in a taxi.

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Unable to aim for the place, person etc. that you want to hit or reach and point a weapon or another object towards them

be caught on the wrong foot

To be surprised by some sudden occurrence

string out

1. To stretch or lengthen something, usually a string or cord of some type

2. To extend, postpone, or make longer than it usually would

Grammar and Usage of Blow away

Verb Forms

  • Blew Away
  • blowing away
  • blows away
  • to blow away

The verb "blow" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Blow away

This phrase dates back to the late 1500s.

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