[blow] {one's} nose
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to expel air through the nostrils into a tissue or similar item to remove mucus or clear the nasal passages
- When she caught a cold, she had to blow her nose frequently.
- It's polite to use a tissue to blow your nose during a meeting or in public.
- He reached for a tissue to blow his nose after sneezing.
- The child was taught how to blow their nose properly when they had a stuffy nose.
- People often blow their noses when they experience allergies or congestion.