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]
(..) I tell you, infamous powers are at work. The instant you assign me to a case, the underworld hears about it, and I am set upon. Cato is in hospital. They nearly blew his little yellow skin off. It is amazing that I am still alive. Amazing is not the word. Do I detect something in your voice (..)1975 The Return of the Pink Panther