Blow the doors off Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To impress someone greatly or to completely outperform something or someone, often by a large margin. Used for things that exceed expectations in a big way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used about performances, products, or results that are much better than others. Common with 'competition', 'crowd', 'audience'. Can mean either impressing or decisively beating. Not literal—rarely refers to real doors.
Example Sentences
The new electric car will blow the doors off the old models.
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That performance really blew the doors off and amazed everyone.
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Their new smartphone will blow the doors off the competition.
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This band’s live show will blow the doors off!
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That movie just blew the doors off—I was not expecting it to be that good.
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Their new software absolutely blew the doors off the industry.
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