| Id | ESLPod_0577_WE_0828 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 577 |
| Episode Title | Magic and Illusions |
| Phrase | to blow (one's) mind |
| Text | The phrase "to blow (one's) mind," in this podcast, means to make someone feel very surprised, impressed, and excited: "It blew the children's mind when they found out that Debbie's father was an astronaut." The phrase "to blow (one's) cover" means to reveal someone's real identity or real name: "Who blew the police officer's cover?" The phrase "to blow (something) out of proportion" means to act as if something is much more serious or important than it really is: "When Karina scratched the car, her parents blew it out of proportion and started acting like she had gotten into a major car accident." Finally, the phrase "to blow off steam" means to do something to get rid of one's feelings of anger or stress: "I should really go to the gym to blow off steam before I end up yelling at my boss." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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