blow over
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle over
Meanings
(of trouble or storm) pass and be forgotten
Why “over”? Something passes a time, topic, problem, or planned limit.
“The scandal will blow over.”
“The argument blew over after a few days.”
Don't confuse with
Blow over means pass and be forgotten. Blow off means be removed by force, especially wind.
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blow off
A contrast learners often mix up
Be removed by force, especially wind; Cancel plans or fail to meet someone deliberately; Release strong feelings, especially anger; Remove dust or particles by blowing air on them
hold over
Same over pattern: beyond
Postpone something to a later time
pass over
Same over pattern: beyond
Skip or transfer to someone else; Ignore or skip someone, especially for promotion; Choose not to discuss something
run over
Same over pattern: beyond
Hit and drive over a person or animal with a vehicle; Quickly review something; Continue beyond the planned end time
tide over
Same over pattern: beyond
Help someone get through a difficult time, especially financially
blow away
Same base verb: blow
Be carried away by the wind; Greatly impress someone
blow down
Same base verb: blow
Cause something to fall by blowing
blow out
Same base verb: blow
Extinguish a flame by blowing
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