blow (someone or something) out of the water
phrase
1
: to defeat soundly
The team blew the competition out of the water during semifinals.
2
: to outdo or surpass
His signature cheesecake blows others out of the water.
3
: to impress very strongly
She was blown out of the water by the play's production quality.
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“Blow (someone or something) out of the water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blow%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20out%20of%20the%20water. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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