blow over

• Фразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения того, что проблема, спор или неприятная ситуация прошли или были забыты без серьезных последствий.

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

uncountable · irregular verb · intransitive · phrasal, no object

1. Pass without serious effectinformal

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

   Утихнуть

   • 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.

   Synonymsabatedie downdiminishdissipateebbfadepasssubsidewane

   Antonymsescalateintensifylingerpersistworsen

2. Stop blowing (wind)informal

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

   Утихнуть

   • 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.

   Synonymsabatecalm downceasedie downease offlet uplullpassquiet downsubside

Base verbblow