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blew off; blown off; blowing off; blows off
Definition of blow off
1a : to refuse to take notice of, honor, or deal with : ignore decided to blow off two billion viewers— Harry Homburg
b : to end a relationship with
2 : to outperform in a contest
3 : to fail to attend or show up for
blew off an official dinner
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The first known use of blow off was in 1631
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