Pronunciation: /bloʊ ˈoʊvər/
noun a period of time during which a problem or situation gradually becomes less serious and is forgotten
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
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.
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.
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