🇺🇸 English Expressions: Blow It Off
Hey everyone! 👋
Today’s expression is “blow it off.”
👉 It means to ignore something, not take it seriously, or decide not to do something.
You use it when you choose not to worry about or attend something.
Origin:
This comes from the idea of blowing dust or something light away. If you “blow something off,” you treat it as unimportant and let it go. Over time, it became a common casual expression in American English.
Examples:
• I was upset at first, but I decided to blow it off. 😌
• He didn’t come to the meeting — he just blew it off. 🙄
• Don’t blow off her advice; it might help. 💡
Figurative daily-life examples:
• I had a bad comment online, but I blew it off. 💻
• He blew off the party and stayed home instead. 🏠
• Try to blow it off and enjoy your day. 🌤️
Now it’s your turn! 💬
Drop your own sentence using “blow it off” below 👇
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