Blow over Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
BLOH-oh-ver
blˈəʊ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
bloh-OH-vuh
Definition
If something unpleasant or dangerous blows over, it goes away or ends without causing serious harm or lasting problems.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly for problems, arguments, scandals, or storms that are expected to end on their own. Usually informal and common in spoken English. Often appears as "let it blow over" or "wait for it to blow over." Not used with people or objects literally blowing away.
Spanish: pasar - calmarse (situación)Portuguese (BR): passar - acalmar (situação)Portuguese (PT): passar - acalmar (situação)Chinese (Simplified): 平息 - 過去 (事情)Chinese (Traditional): 平息 - 過去 (事情)Hindi: शांत होना - गुजर जाना (स्थिति)Arabic: يهدأ - يمرّ (خلاف أو موقف)Bengali: শান্ত হয়ে যাওয়া - থেমে যাওয়া (বিরক্তিকর বা বিপজ্জনক কিছুর জন্য)Russian: утихнуть - пройти - сойти на нетJapanese: 収まる - 過ぎ去るVietnamese: lắng xuống - qua điKorean: 가라앉다 - 잠잠해지다Turkish: durgunlaşmak - geçip gitmekUrdu: ٹل جانا - ختم ہو جاناIndonesian: qua đi - lắng xuống
Example Sentences
Don't worry, this argument will blow over soon.
basic
The storm will blow over by morning.
basic
People hope the scandal will blow over quickly.
basic
Just give it some time—everything will blow over.
natural
They argued last night, but I'm sure it will all blow over by tomorrow.
natural
Let’s just keep our heads down and wait for this to blow over.
natural