Phrasal Verb - Blowing Over

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Definition

The phrasal verb 'blow over' refers to a situation, argument, scandal, or emotional outburst that subsides, passes, or ceases to be important or problematic without causing severe or lasting damage or consequences. It implies that the intensity of the issue diminishes over time, often because people lose interest, forget about it, or the immediate cause of the trouble resolves itself. Essentially, it means that a storm or a period of difficulty eventually clears, leaving little or no permanent impact. This often suggests a temporary nature to the conflict or problem, with the expectation that, given time, it will naturally fade away and be forgotten.

Examples

No.	Example
1	Don't worry about this little disagreement; it's just a misunderstanding, and it will surely blow over by morning.
2	The media frenzy surrounding the celebrity's minor gaffe is expected to blow over within a few days.
3	At first, their argument seemed very serious, but I told them to give it some time, and it eventually blew over.
4	She hoped the criticism about her new policy would simply blow over once people saw its benefits.
5	History shows that many political scandals blow over, especially if no serious illegal activity is proven.
6	He was very upset about the lost game, but his anger usually blows over quite quickly.
7	Just ignore their snide remarks; petty jealousies often blow over if you don't feed them.
8	The company is confident that the recent negative press will blow over once their new product launches.
9	We decided not to escalate the minor dispute, hoping it would just blow over on its own.
10	Although the initial public outcry was significant, the controversy slowly began to blow over as new issues emerged.