BLOW OUT Meaning and
Definition
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Blow out
verb (blō out)
1. To extinguish or put out a flame, fire, or candle suddenly and forcefully, typically due to a strong gust of wind or a sudden burst of air. When the wind suddenly picks up, candles on a patio may blow out, leaving the area in darkness.
2. To burst or rupture suddenly and forcefully, often leading to a complete failure or collapse. This can apply to various objects or structures, such as tires, pipes, or balloons. For example, when a tire blows out while driving, it can cause a sudden loss of control of the vehicle.
3. To exhaust or use up completely, particularly in reference to one's energy, resources, or supplies. For instance, after a long day of physical activity, one's muscles may feel completely blown out.
4. In sports, particularly in competition, to defeat an opponent decisively and often unexpectedly by a large margin. This can also refer to a particular player or team performing exceptionally well and overpowering their opponents. For instance, the underdog team blew out their rivals with a final score of 10-0.
5. In the context of parties or celebrations, to celebrate extravagantly or excessively. This may involve excessive spending, indulging in excessive amounts of food or alcohol, or having an exceptionally lively and enjoyable time.
Common Misspellings for BLOW OUT
- blowout
- blow out
- blou out
- hlow out
- bliw out
- blkw out
- bllw out
- blpw out
- bl0w out
- bl9w out
- bloq out
- bloa out
- blos out
- bloe out
- blo3 out
- blo2 out
- blow iut
- blow kut
- blow lut
- blow put
Etymology of BLOW OUT
The term "blow out" has its roots in Old English and Middle English. The word "blow" in this context comes from the Old English word "blāwan", which meant "to bloom, blossom, or blow". It later developed into the Middle English word "blowen", which took on the meaning of "to inflate or puff up".
The addition of the word "out" likely refers to the dispersal or release of something with force. In Middle English, "out" was often used to denote the completion or intensification of an action. Thus, "blow out" came to mean the act of forcefully extinguishing something by blowing air on a flame or light.
Over time, the term "blow out" broadened in meaning to include other actions involving the forceful release or sudden burst of air, such as blowing out candles or tires.
Idioms with the word BLOW OUT
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blow out sth
The idiom "blow out something" typically means to extinguish or put out something by using a forceful burst of air, often through blowing. It can be used in a literal sense, such as blowing out a candle or blowing out a tire, or figuratively, such as blowing out a fuse or blowing out a competition.
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blow out sb
The idiom "blow out sb" typically means that someone has defeated or overwhelmed another person in a competition, altercation, or argument. It implies a strong and decisive victory or domination over someone.
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blow out of the water
The idiom "blow out of the water" means to defeat or surpass someone or something decisively or completely. It comes from naval warfare where ships were destroyed or disabled by cannon fire, causing them to sink or be scattered across the water surface. In a figurative sense, it refers to overpowering or overwhelming someone or something in a competition, argument, or performance.
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blow out of proportion
The idiom "blow out of proportion" means to exaggerate or make something seem more significant or serious than it actually is. It refers to magnifying or inflating the importance, significance, or consequences of a situation, event, or statement beyond its actual impact or relevance.
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blow out
The idiom "blow out" refers to extinguishing a flame or fire by blowing on it forcefully. It can also mean to defeat an opponent decisively or to surpass or excel in a particular activity or event.
Similar spelling words for BLOW OUT
Conjugate verb Blow out
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