blow it
Idioms-
Spoil, botch, or bungle something, as in That was a great opportunity, but now I've blown it . [ Slang ; c. 1940]
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blow one's lines . Make a mistake in speaking one's part in a theatrical production, as in Ben blew his lines, but Dean came to the rescue . [Mid-1900s]
Example Sentences
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They save money and then go to Atlantic City and blow it on the slots.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
They are not going to blow it now, against Burnley.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
"So we're going to blow it in situ."
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
“Is it true? … I am the king … Aw, blow it out! … The dreaded 6 o’clock tone …”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
I blow it and throw the tissue away.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
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