blow over
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle over
Meanings
(of trouble or storm)Pass and be forgotten
Why “over”? A situation passes, continues beyond a limit, or is delayed until later.
“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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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
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
go over
Same over pattern: beyond
Move from this side to the other; Examine or review something carefully; Be received in a particular way by an audience; Move to visit someone's house; Change to a different side, system or position; Use more time or money than a limit
hold over
Same over pattern: beyond
Postpone something to a later time
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
spill over
Same over pattern: beyond
Liquid flows over the rim; Start in one area and affect another
tide over
Same over pattern: beyond
Help someone manage during 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
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