blow away
Third Person
blows away
Present Participle
blowing away
Past Tense
blew away
Past Participle
blown away
1
to remove or clear something by using a strong burst of air or wind
transitive
- He used a leaf blower to blow the fallen leaves away from the driveway.
- A quick puff of air blew the dust away from the camera lens.
- The industrial fan was used to blow the fumes away from the factory workers.
- The wind generated by the passing car blew away the roadside dust.
- A swift breeze blew away the sand from the beach towel.
2
to impress someone greatly
transitive
- The magician's tricks blew the audience away at the show.
- The stunning sunset scenery blew her friends away during the hike.
- The dance routine blew away the judges on the competition.
- The unexpected talent of the street performer blew away onlookers.
- The energetic performance of the band blew away the crowd.
3
to be moved by the force of the wind
transitive
- The lightweight umbrella couldn't withstand the storm and was blown away.
- The dry leaves on the sidewalk were easily blown away in the gusty wind.
- The dry leaves in the backyard were blown away in all directions during the storm.
- The feathers from the bird's nest were gently blown away by the wind.
- The dandelion seeds were easily blown away by a child making a wish.
4
to kill someone with a gun or other weapons
transitive
- The security camera footage captured the chilling moment when the victim was blown away.
- Faced with danger, the detective had to blow the assailant away in self-defense.
- The detective arrived too late, finding the victim brutally blown away by the assailant.
- The hitman discreetly blew the witness away before the trial.
- The news reported another incident where a victim was tragically blown away in broad daylight.
5
to easily defeat someone in a competition or contest
transitive
- The experienced team blew the newcomers away in the basketball match.
- The skilled golfer's precision blew the competition away in the tournament.
- The heavyweight boxer's powerful punches blew his opponent away in the ring.
- They blew the other team away in the second half of the game.