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Definition blow off in American English

blow off phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

if something blows off or is blown off, the wind makes it come off

Example

The roof blew off in the storm.

Example

A gust of wind blew her hat off.

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2

to remove and destroy something by shooting it or making it explode

Example

The soldier blew the sniper's arm off.

Example

An explosion blew one of the wings off the plane.

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3

to not do something you had agreed or arranged to do

Example

I can't believe you blew off the exam today.

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4

to behave as if you think someone or something is unimportant

Example

I invited her to join us but she just blew me off.

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5

to fart

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Definition blow off in American English