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Meaning of the word "blow over" in English

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blow over

US /bloʊ ˈoʊ.vər/
UK /bloʊ ˈoʊ.vər/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

if a storm or other unpleasant situation blows over, it ends or goes away

Example:
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The scandal will eventually blow over.
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We just need to wait for the storm to blow over.
Synonym:
passsubsidefadedie downabate
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blowblow outblow upblow-dryblow downblow offblow away