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blow over

1 of 1verb
/bloʊ ˈoʊvər/
Forms:blows over,blowing over,blew over,blown over
1

to slowly disappear or become less noticeable

  • The worry about the project deadline blew over as the team worked diligently.
  • The disappointment blew over with time, and things improved.
  • Negative reviews of the movie started to blow over as positive word-of-mouth spread.
  • The rumors about the company's financial troubles will likely blow over soon.
  • Public interest in the scandal began to blow over as new events unfolded.
2

to use air to make something fall

  • She blew over the tower of blocks with a gentle breath.
  • With a strong exhale, she could blow the cards over one by one.
  • The kids managed to blow the lightweight plastic cups over with a gust of air.
  • She accidentally blew the stack of papers over with a sudden sneeze.
3

to be carried by the flow of the wind

  • The tree blew over during the severe windstorm.
  • Fragile flower pots were blown over on the balcony.
  • Large billboards were blown over by the hurricane's force.
  • The trash bins blow over when the wind is particularly strong.