English · Phrasal verb Attested

blow off

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To remove something by blowing on it.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Loại bỏ thứ gì đó bằng cách thổi

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Where it’s used: Used American English

She blew the dust off the cookbook, revealing its full title.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To vent, usually, to reduce pressure in a container.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giảm áp suất trong bình chứa

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To let steam escape through a passage provided for the purpose.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Để hơi nước thoát ra

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “blow off” mean?

To remove something by blowing on it.

Is “blow off” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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