Blow out of the water meaning
What does the saying 'Blow out of the water' mean?
Idiom: Blow out of the water
Meaning:
If something, like an idea, is blown out of the water, it is destroyed or defeated comprehensively.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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