Blow Up

Synonyms of blow up

• explode
• burst
• detonate

Antonyms of blow up

• deflate
• shrink
• implode

Collocations of blow up

balloon

Frequency: 70 %

The children blew up a balloon and played with it all afternoon.

building

Frequency: 60 %

The demolition crew blew up the old building to make way for a new development.

situation

Frequency: 50 %

The argument between the two friends blew up into a full-blown fight.

car

Frequency: 45 %

The car blew up after the engine caught fire.

plan

Frequency: 40 %

Their carefully laid out plan blew up when unexpected obstacles arose.

Idiomatic Expressions for blow up

• Phrase: blow up
  Meaning: to increase or expand rapidly in size or importance
  Usage: The small startup tech company blew up and became a major player in the industry.