blow out of the water
To trounce; to defeat thoroughly, as at a game or in battle.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Our team blew their team out of the water today.”
“The new software blew all the competition out of the water with its speed and design.”
“The startup's innovative technology completely blew the established industry leaders out of the water, forcing them to rethink their entire business strategy.”
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as the wind blows
According to any given circumstances.
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blood in the water
In a competitive situation, the exhibition of apparent weakness or vulnerability by one party, especially when this leads to a feeling of vulnerability or greater pressure to perform on the part of the weak party, or enhanced expectation of victory by the others.
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blood is thicker than water
Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026