Blow your nose Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnoʊz
BLOH-yer-NOHZ
blˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈəʊz
bl-OH-yaw-NOHZ
Definition
To force air out through your nose, usually into a tissue, to clear it of mucus or blockages.
Usage & Nuances
Common, neutral expression. Often used with instructions to children or in healthcare. Always say 'blow your nose', not 'explode' or 'clean your nose' in this context. More polite to do privately in many cultures.
Spanish: sonarse la narizPortuguese (BR): assoar o narizPortuguese (PT): assoar o narizChinese (Simplified): 擤鼻子Chinese (Traditional): 擤鼻子Hindi: नाक साफ करनाArabic: تمخّطBengali: নাক ঝাড়াRussian: сморкатьсяJapanese: 鼻をかむVietnamese: xì mũiKorean: 코를 풀다Turkish: burnunu sümkürmekUrdu: ناک صاف کرناIndonesian: membuang ingus - mengeluarkan ingus
Example Sentences
Please blow your nose before lunch.
basic
He went to the bathroom to blow his nose.
basic
You should blow your nose if you feel stuffy.
basic
Do you need a tissue to blow your nose?
natural
Excuse me, I need to blow my nose real quick.
natural
Kids often forget to blow their noses when they have colds.
natural