phrasal verb

Blow out

Letter BInseparable

2Sections

Extinguish candles, matches, etc.

Meanings

  • Extinguish candles, matches, etc. (separable [optional], International English)
  • Defeat decisively (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • She BLEW the candles OUT on her birthday cake.
  • The Broncos BLEW OUT the Raiders 55-0.

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