Blow somebody/something out of the water

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verb phrase

To defeat or outperform considerably.

With its innovative design, the new product blew the competition out of the water.
Visual representation of "blow somebody/something out of the water" - To defeat or outperform considerably

Often appears as...

  • blow the competition out of the water
  • blow expectations out of the water

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Increased Intensity

This phrase exaggerates victory to imply overwhelming superiority, not just a win.

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In the chess tournament, he completely blew his opponent out of the water.
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Unexpected Triumph

Use when a victory or performance is surprisingly much better than expected.

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She blew the top students out of the water with her perfect exam scores.
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Informal Context

It's casual, suitable for everyday conversation but not for formal writing.

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Our team blew the competition out of the water at the sales event!
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