blow this Popsicle stand
To leave a place, often with anger or anticipation of going somewhere more exciting.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“This party is boring, so let's blow this Popsicle stand.”
“After working at the office for ten hours, I am ready to blow this Popsicle stand and go home.”
“Disillusioned by the stifling atmosphere of the small town, he decided it was finally time to blow this Popsicle stand and seek his fortune elsewhere.”
The precise origin of the expression is unknown. While various theories regarding its provenance have been circulated, none possess a basis in recorded fact.
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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 August 10, 2026