VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Blow Up

Meaning:

Explode

Examples:

  • John's temper got the better of him and he blew up at his co-worker.
  • The engine suddenly blew up while the car was in motion.
  • Jane and Tom's relationship blew up after a huge argument.
  • The balloons blew up quickly with the help of a helium tank.
  • The protesters threatened to blow up the government building if their demands were not met.
  • The plan to rob the bank blew up in their faces when the police arrived.
  • The storm blew up suddenly, catching everyone by surprise.
  • The fight between the two boxers blew up into a full-blown brawl.
  • The chef was angry when the soufflé didn't blow up in the oven.
  • The gossip about the celebrity couple blew up in the media.
  • The party was going well until a fight between guests blew up and caused chaos.
  • The company's profits blew up after the successful launch of their new product.
  • The volcano blew up and sent a cloud of ash and smoke into the sky.
  • The balloon animal artist used a pump to blow up the balloons.
  • The argument over the project budget blew up into a heated debate among the team members.
  • The athlete's success in the Olympics blew up their popularity worldwide.
  • The tire blew up and caused the driver to lose control of the car.
  • The argument between the coach and player blew up during the halftime break.
  • The singer's performance blew up the audience and received a standing ovation.
  • The fireworks blew up in a magnificent display of color and light.
  • Yes, and blow up half your kitchen in the process.
  • Look, we have police threatening to blow up our operation.
  • This thing is gonna blow up on Vincent and soon.
  • Bill and Eric are here to blow up the place.
  • Someone threatens to blow up the five bombs in the city.