blast off

Idioms  

1. Also, blast away . Take off or be launched, especially into space, as in They're scheduled to blast off on Tuesday . This usage originated with the development of powerful rockets, spacecraft, and astronauts, to all of which it was applied. [c. 1950]

2. Depart, clear out, as in This party's over; let's blast off now . [ Slang ; early 1950s]

3. Become excited or high, especially from using drugs, as in They give parties where people blast off . [ Slang ; c. 1960]

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Example Sentences

When it gets too exciting, stars can blast off violent storms, where they push hot, soup-like plasma into space.

From Space Scoop

In the inaugural episode of Cosmos, Quickly, we blast off with Lt.

From Scientific American

With just a split second to blast off, there was no time to deal with the problem, which involved the engine ignition system.

From Seattle Times

The strife is impacting otherworldly missions as well: Consider Russia’s nascent Venera-D mission, a proposed orbiter and lander meant to blast off for Venus in 2029.

From Scientific American

Austin Riley hit his 26th homer, a solo blast off Marlins reliever Anthony Bender in the ninth.

From Seattle Times