[Phrasal Verb] BLOW OFF - Enhancing Your Vocabulary: Handling Ignorance

Ignore deliberately.

Blow off" is a phrasal verb used to describe the act of ignoring someone or something intentionally, often suggesting a casual or disrespectful attitude. For example, if someone decides not to attend a meeting without informing others, they are "blowing off" the meeting. It can also imply dismissing something as unimportant, such as "blowing off" warnings or advice.

Example Sentences

1. He decided to blow off some steam.

   blow off means to release or ignore something

2. They blew off the meeting.

   he decided to release stress or relax

3. She blew off her friend to spend time alone.

   she ignored her friend to spend time alone