Please do not blow this out of proportion.
blow out of proportions
idiomSynonym of blow out of proportion.
It was just a small mistake, but the manager blew it out of proportion during the meeting.
The media often blows minor political disagreements out of proportion, causing unnecessary panic among the general public.
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as the wind blows
According to any given circumstances.
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blow a fuse
To lose one's temper; to become enraged.
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blow a hole through
To destroy the integrity or cohesion of.
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blow a kiss
To kiss one's own hand, then blow on it in a direction towards the recipient.
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blow away
To kill (someone) by shooting them with a firearm.
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blow chunks
To vomit chunks of undigested food.
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blow hot air
To engage in empty or exaggerated talk that lacks substance, credibility, or truth; to bluster.
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blow hot and cold
To behave inconsistently; to vacillate or to waver, as between extremes of opinion or emotion.
Last updated April 17, 2026