Blow away

Meaning

The idiom "blow away" means to leave a person or thing completely overwhelmed or impressed by something, often something that is new or exciting. It can also mean to be carried away by an idea or to be swept off one's feet by someone's emotions.

Usage

• The stunning beauty of the sunset blew me away.
• I was so impressed by the performance that it completely blew me away.
• The new CEO's leadership skills have blown away everyone in the company.
• I was completely swept off my feet by her charm and kindness.
• The shocking news about the scandal was a blow to my family.

Roots and History

The idiom "blow away" has been in use for centuries. Its earliest known use can be traced back to the 14th century, where it was used to describe a sudden gust of wind that could blow something or someone away. Over time, the meaning of the idiom evolved to include being completely impressed or swept off one's feet by something. The phrase "blow me down" is a variant of "blow away", and both expressions are used interchangeably in contemporary language.

Synonyms in English

• Leave me speechless
• Stun me
• Impress me deeply
• Blow my socks off
• Knock me out

Synonyms in other languages

• French: Les paroles m'étournissent (The words confuse me)
• German: Ich bin verwirrt (I am confused)
• Spanish: Me apasiona (It makes me passionate)
• Italian: Mi stordisce (It stuns me)
• Japanese: するいものですか (Isn't it great?)

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