AEE 2556: Don’t Blow Off Phrasal Verbs!

The All Ears English podcast episode explores three phrasal verbs using "blow"—blow over, blow away, and blow off—and their various meanings in American English. The hosts explain that "blow over" means something will pass without serious consequences, like a storm or an argument. "Blow away" can mean to impress someone, be physically moved by wind, or defeat someone easily in competition. "Blow off" means to ignore or skip something intentionally or to release energy or stress. A role play demonstrates how these phrasal verbs might be used in a casual conversation between friends at a coffee shop. The hosts emphasize that using colloquial phrasal verbs like these helps to create connection and reduce formality in conversations.