Blow up
/ˈbloʊ ʌp/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To explode or to cause something to explode.
- The car blew up after the driver hit the wall.
- The demolition team blew up the old building to make space for the new one.
2. To inflate something with air.
- Can you blow up these balloons for the party?
- The kids blew up the beach balls before heading to the pool.
3. To become very angry suddenly.
- He blew up when he heard that his project was canceled.
- She blew up at her brother for breaking her toy.
4. To become successful or popular, especially very quickly.
- The band's song blew up and topped the charts within weeks.
- His video blew up overnight and gained millions of views.
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