blew

Definition

  • past tense of 'blow'

Examples

  • The storm eventually 'blew out'. [='blew over'] = The storm eventually 'blew itself out'. [=the storm eventually ended]

  • I was late for the job interview and that 'blew it' for me. [=that caused me not to get the job]

  • The bomb 'blew' the bridge to bits/smithereens. [=the bomb completely destroyed the bridge]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That number usually represents perfect vision, but it looks like you two aren't seeing too clearly. Heard you were a busy girl. Voices say you blew poor old Jonesy away, and then they say you didn't. You know I was here before? Feels like a déjà vu, right? A repeat? Welcome to my world! (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8