Blow the lid off (something)
To show or reveal something (often a wrongdoing). The investigation blew the lid off the illegal activities the MP had been part of.
Blow (something) out of all proportion
To make a bigger issue about something than it really is. To be honest, we faced a small problem, but our boss blew it out of all proportion.
Blow (something)
To fail at something, to ruin something. Because of the surgery last Sunday, I blew a final exam and I will have to take it again this fall.
Blow (someone or something) off
To avoid meeting someone you had planned to meet. To not attend something. They blew off the chance to go to the meeting and they greatly... Read more →
Blow (someone’s) mind
To overwhelm or excite someone. The breathtaking view of the southern coastline blew my mind during our vacation.
Blow (someone’s) cover
To reveal someone's true identity or purpose. The police blew the secret CIA agent cover by mistake.
Blow out (something) or blow (something) out
To extinguish something by blowing. Everyone was very happy when little Anna tried to blow out the candles.
Blow one’s top
To become very angry. The supervisor blew his top when the employee was late.
Blow one’s stack
When you become very angry. The client blew her stack when I refused to exchange her books at the store.
Blow one’s own horn
To boast or praise oneself. My teacher is always blowing her own horn and is very annoying at times.