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What does blow off mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word blow off? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (intransitive, euphemistic, Britain) To pass gas; to break wind.
  2. (transitive) To vent, usually, to reduce pressure in a container.
  3. (intransitive) To let steam escape through a passage provided for the purpose.
  4. (idiomatic) to shirk or disregard (a duty or person).
  5. (transitive) To forcibly disconnect something by use of a firearm or explosive device.
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You could blow off Jim Phelps' head in one episode and he'd sport a fresh noggin the next week.
Once a refuge for brahmins looking to blow off steam, today the group is known for its campy puns and campier costumes.
He suffered a panic attack at his office, and decided to come and talk to me to blow off some steam, as he put it.
Dancing is an excellent and enjoyable way to blow off steam, burn-up calories and can easily fit in to your daily schedule.
When he exactly duplicates the original action, the pain will recur and it will blow off soon.
Picking up a small dandelion as they walked, Sara struggled to blow off all the flimsy, feathery seedlings.

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