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

  • (..) Why are you so sure? Maybe there's something he could do to fix things. I love my husband and care about him... ...but sometimes that just is not enough. Well, he blew it. Jump. - Mom? - Yeah. Hey, Alex. - Mom? (..)
    2009 17 Again