blow out
Beginner (A2) neutral
To use your breath to put out a flame, like on birthday candles; or for something to suddenly stop working.
"She took a deep breath and blew out all the candles on her birthday cake."
Hear it in context
I Sent These Brooklyn 99 Moments to My Dad and He Said 👍
Brooklyn Nine-Nine · 8:45
Now, just blow out your candles.
Prediction Markets Are Ruining the Finance Industry
The Plain Bagel · 18:21
really blow out of proportion the upside
I Sent These Brooklyn 99 Moments to My Dad and He Said 👍
Brooklyn Nine-Nine · 8:50
I'll blow out my birthday candles.
DEBATE: Why Do Gen Z Women Hate Men So Much?
Chris Williamson · 84:06
for trivial things to blow out of proportion.
Most US elections don't count
Max Fisher · 0:42
Blow out Republican in every race since 1881.