blow over

• Phrasal verb für eine unangenehme Situation, einen Streit oder ein Problem, die vorübergehen oder in Vergessenheit geraten, ohne ernste Folgen zu hinterlassen.

A phrasal verb used to indicate that a problem, argument, or unpleasant situation has passed or been forgotten without serious consequences.

unzählbar · unregelmäßiges Verb · intransitiv · Phrasal, ohne Objekt

1. Pass without serious effectinformal

   To gradually lose importance or intensity, especially regarding a problem, controversy, or bad situation.

   Sich beruhigen

   • The scandal will blow over once people find something else to talk about.
   • Don't worry about the argument; it will blow over soon.
   • The storm of criticism eventually blew over.

   Synonymeabatedie downdiminishdissipateebbfadepasssubsidewane

   Antonymeescalateintensifylingerpersistworsen

2. Stop blowing (wind)informal

   To stop blowing or to become calm, used for wind or a storm.

   Sich legen

   • The strong wind finally blew over by evening.
   • We waited until the storm blew over before going outside.
   • The gale blew over after a few hours.

   Synonymeabatecalm downceasedie downease offlet uplullpassquiet downsubside

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