blow · v
blow (SOUND)
C2 to make a sound by forcing air out of your mouth and through an instrument
Dictionary examples:
Ann blew a few notes on the trumpet. (24.0)
blow it/your chance(s)
C2 If you blow it or blow your chance, you lose an opportunity to do something by doing or saying the wrong thing.
Dictionary examples:
I guess I blew it when I told my teacher I didn't care what grade she gave me. (34.6)
Tom blew his chances of getting the job by arriving late for the interview. (35.5)
blow your mind
C2 If something blows your mind, you are very excited or surprised by it.
Dictionary examples:
There was one scene in the movie that really blew my mind. (29.8)
blow (PERSON)
B1 to force air out through your mouth
Dictionary examples:
He blew on his glasses to clean them and they flew off his face! (0.0)
Tom blew on his soup so hard, it splashed onto his face! (0.0)
He blew on his hot pizza and sent toppings flying across the table! (0.0)
She blew on her coffee before taking a sip. (53.5)
blow (WIND)
B1 If the wind blows, it moves and makes currents of air.
Dictionary examples:
The wind blew my homework away. Now my dog can't eat it! (0.0)
The wind blew away my shopping list. Guess I'll buy everything in the store! (0.0)
The wind blew so hard, I accidentally moonwalked to work! (0.0)
The wind was blowing harder every minute. (28.1)
blow your nose
B1 to clear your nose by forcing air through it into a piece of paper or cloth
Dictionary examples:
She blew her nose and accidentally inflated her paper bag lunch! (0.0)
She blew her nose and accidentally turned on the TV remote! (0.0)
The clown blew his nose and a rainbow of confetti came out! (0.0)
He blew his nose loudly. (31.3)