blow away
The phrase "blow away" has versatile meanings ranging from literal actions involving wind to figurative expressions of astonishment or defeat.
Definition
B2General
(literal)To be carried off or dispersed by the wind.
Example
- The leaves were blown away by the strong gusts.
B2Informal
(figurative)To impress or amaze someone greatly.
Example
- The magician's performance blew the audience away.
B2Competitive
(figurative)To defeat someone decisively.
Example
- Our team blew away the competition in the finals.
C1Violence
(slang)To kill someone with a firearm.
Example
- The gangster threatened to blow him away if he didn't cooperate.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "blow away":
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