Blow off
verb
To ignore someone or not meet someone when you said you would.
He's really upset because you told him you'd go to the concert with him but blew him off.
Often appears as...
- blow someone off
- blow off a meeting
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To choose not to do something, such as work or a responsibility, especially in order to relax or enjoy oneself.
I think I'm going to blow off work today and go to the beach instead.
Often appears as...
- blow off work
- blow off responsibilities
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
When wind or a current of air moves something or someone from its position.
His hat was blew off by the strong gust of wind.
Often appears as...
- blow off the table
- blew off the hat
verb
To release or let out steam, gas, or another substance from a confined space.
The old machine started to blow off steam after overheating.
Often appears as...
- blow off steam
- blow off smoke
verb
To reduce emotional stress or frustration by doing something active or vigorous.
You need to find a way to blow off steam before you explode with anger.
Often appears as...
- blow off steam by running
- blow off steam by shouting
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To ignore someone or not meet someone when you said you would.
He's really upset because you told him you'd go to the concert with him but blew him off.
Often appears as...
- blow someone off
- blow off a meeting
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To choose not to do something, such as work or a responsibility, especially in order to relax or enjoy oneself.
I think I'm going to blow off work today and go to the beach instead.
Often appears as...
- blow off work
- blow off responsibilities
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
When wind or a current of air moves something or someone from its position.
His hat was blew off by the strong gust of wind.
Often appears as...
- blow off the table
- blew off the hat
verb
To release or let out steam, gas, or another substance from a confined space.
The old machine started to blow off steam after overheating.
Often appears as...
- blow off steam
- blow off smoke
verb
To reduce emotional stress or frustration by doing something active or vigorous.
You need to find a way to blow off steam before you explode with anger.
Often appears as...
- blow off steam by running
- blow off steam by shouting
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Politeness Level
Using 'blow off' in this context can sound rude or harsh — best for casual conversations.
Is Jake mad I blew him off last night?
Pro Tip 2/3Not Intentional
Sometimes 'blow off' is used when missing an event unintentionally or forgetfully.
I didn't mean to blow off your birthday party.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict Avoidance
It may be used to avoid someone without direct confrontation.
She blew off her ex at the party.
Pro Tip 1/3Politeness Level
Using 'blow off' in this context can sound rude or harsh — best for casual conversations.
Is Jake mad I blew him off last night?
Pro Tip 2/3Not Intentional
Sometimes 'blow off' is used when missing an event unintentionally or forgetfully.
I didn't mean to blow off your birthday party.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict Avoidance
It may be used to avoid someone without direct confrontation.
She blew off her ex at the party.
Pro Tip 1/3Politeness Level
Using 'blow off' in this context can sound rude or harsh — best for casual conversations.
Is Jake mad I blew him off last night?
Pro Tip 2/3Not Intentional
Sometimes 'blow off' is used when missing an event unintentionally or forgetfully.
I didn't mean to blow off your birthday party.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict Avoidance
It may be used to avoid someone without direct confrontation.
She blew off her ex at the party.
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