suck and blow
To perform two incompatible actions; to hold views which are in contradiction.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You cannot suck and blow at the same time.”
“The politician wants lower taxes but more public spending, which is trying to suck and blow.”
“It is impossible to advocate for complete corporate deregulation while simultaneously demanding stricter environmental protections; one cannot suck and blow.”
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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