How many phrasal verbs contain the verb “blow?”
Today we share part 2 of this 3-part series about phrasal verbs with “blow.”
Find out how you can use these to bring down the wall of formality for better connection.
The importance of phrasal verbs
Aubrey asks Lindsay if she has weekend plans that will blow her away.
Lindsay says she doesn’t have anything major planned.
She wants to watch the movie “Father of the Bride” again.
It’s a great movie but she doesn’t think it will blow her away.
In today’s episode, Aubrey and Lindsay are teaching phrasal verbs with “blow.”
Phrasal verbs with multiple meanings
Many of the phrasal verbs with “blow” have multiple meanings.
Lindsay and Aubrey share each definition with a sample of how you can use it.
#1: Blow over
This means for something to pass without serious consequences.
Examples:
Don’t worry. The argument will blow over soon.
The controversy blew over after a few days.
#2: Blow away
There are many meanings for this phrasal verb.
It can mean to be moved by wind.
It can also mean you are impressed by someone.
Lastly, you can use it to say something or someone was defeated easily.
Examples:
The papers were blown away by the wind.
Her performance blew me away.
Our team blew them away in the finals.
#3: Blow off
The term “blow off” can mean to ignore or skip something.
You can also use it to say you are releasing energy or stress.
Examples:
He blew off the meeting to go golfing.
I like to run to blow off steam.
Roleplay
Lindsay and Aubrey use the vocabulary shared in today’s episode in a roleplay.
This will help you get a clearer idea of how you can use these in a conversation.
In this scenario, Lindsay and Aubrey are friends.
They are having coffee on an outdoor patio.
Aubrey: Ugh, yesterday was a mess. I got into an argument with my manager.
Lindsay: Yeah, I heard. Honestly, I think it’ll blow over in a day or two. Stuff like that usually does.
Aubrey: I hope so. I don’t want it turning into a big thing.
Lindsay: Whoa! That gust of wind almost blew your papers away. Should we move inside?
Aubrey: No, it’s so nice out here. I’ll put them in my bag. By the way, did you watch the game last night?
Lindsay: Yes! Our team blew them away. It wasn’t even close.
Aubrey: Totally. And that final goal? I was absolutely blown away. I didn’t see that coming.
Lindsay: Oh, wait, I just realized – didn’t you have a meeting this morning?
Aubrey: Yeah… I kind of blew it off. I needed a break.
Lindsay: Honestly, I get it. After a week like that, sometimes you just need to blow off steam.
Aubrey: Exactly. I went for a long run and felt way better afterward.
Takeaway
Using phrasal verbs can make your conversations more vibrant and make connections deeper and stronger.
Whether you want to ease tension with blow over or express amazement with blown away, the right vocabulary can help you connect more easily with others.
By choosing words that resonate with everyday situations, you can break down connect more easily in English.
Check out the first part of this episode AEE 2552: How to Master Confusing Past Tense Verbs in English.
What other phrasal verbs would you like to learn about?
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