| Id | ESLPod_0678_WE_1031 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 678 |
| Episode Title | Reporting Damaged Luggage |
| Phrase | to blow off |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to blow off" means to make an excuse or to say something to avoid answering another person's question or avoid dealing with a certain problem, especially because one thinks it is unimportant: "Reporters are starting to ask questions about our company's scandal and we can't just blow it off. We need to give them real answers." The phrase "to blow off steam" means to engage in some activity to become calmer and less angry or stressed: "Exercising can be a great way to blow off steam when work gets too stressful." Finally, the phrase "to blow over" means for something unpleasant to be forgotten: "I know she's angry at you right now, but this will all blow over in a few weeks." |
| Topics | Travel |
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