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blow off

idiom
Meaning

To shirk or disregard (a duty or person).


Examples
SIMPLE

He blew off his homework and played games instead.

CONTEXTUAL

She blew off her friends to stay home and watch TV.

COMPLEX

Despite repeated warnings from his supervisor, the young clerk continued to blow off his responsibilities until he was finally dismissed.

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  2. 02

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  3. 03

    blow a hole through

    To destroy the integrity or cohesion of.

  4. 04

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    To kiss one's own hand, then blow on it in a direction towards the recipient.

  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  7. 07

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    To engage in empty or exaggerated talk that lacks substance, credibility, or truth; to bluster.

  8. 08

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    To behave inconsistently; to vacillate or to waver, as between extremes of opinion or emotion.

Last updated April 17, 2026