Blow Over

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Pronunciation: /bloʊ ˈoʊvər/

Definitions of blow over

noun a period of time during which a problem or situation gradually becomes less serious and is forgotten

Example Sentences

A1 The storm will blow over by tomorrow morning.

A2 I hope this argument between them will blow over soon.

B1 The scandal caused a lot of drama, but it eventually blew over.

B2 The controversy surrounding the new policy is unlikely to blow over quickly.

C1 The political scandal took months to blow over and fade from public memory.

C2 The repercussions of the economic crisis are still being felt years after it initially blew over.

verb to pass or fade without causing lasting harm or damage

Example Sentences

A1 I hope the storm will blow over soon.

A2 The argument between my friends will blow over eventually.

B1 The scandal surrounding the politician is unlikely to blow over quickly.

B2 The controversy over the new policy is expected to blow over by next month.

C1 The international conflict shows no signs of blowing over anytime soon.

C2 The repercussions of the economic crisis are unlikely to blow over in the near future.

Examples of blow over in a Sentence

formal The scandal will eventually blow over once the truth comes out.

informal Don't worry, this whole situation will blow over soon.

slang Just chill out, it's just a little drama, it will blow over.

figurative The storm will blow over and we'll see the sun again.

Grammatical Forms of blow over

past tense

blew over

plural

blow overs

present tense

blows over

future tense

will blow over

perfect tense

has blown over

continuous tense

is blowing over

singular

blow over

positive degree

blow over

infinitive

to blow over

gerund

blowing over

participle

blown over

Origin and Evolution of blow over

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'blow over' originated from nautical terminology, referring to a storm or rough weather passing by or calming down.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'blow over' has expanded beyond its nautical origins to refer to any situation or issue that subsides or resolves itself without causing lasting harm or impact.