blow through
The phrase "blow through" has multiple meanings based on context, including moving quickly, spending money hastily, or air passing through an opening.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To pass through a place briefly and quickly.
Example
- We decided to blow through the small town on our way to the beach.
B2Financial
(informal)To spend money rapidly and carelessly.
Example
- He blew through his paycheck in just two days.
B2Tasks
(informal)To complete a task quickly, often without much attention to detail.
Example
- She blew through the assignment and missed several important points.
B1Physical Movement
(general)For air or wind to move through an opening or space.
Example
- A cold breeze blew through the open window.
B2Australian Slang
(slang, regional)To leave a place quickly.
Example
- He decided to blow through before anyone noticed he was gone.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "blow through":
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