blow out of the water
verb
Simple meaning
To trounce; to defeat thoroughly, as at a game or in battle.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
blohowtuhvthuhwawterSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbloʊˈaʊˈtʌvðəˈwɔtɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
idiomatic
To trounce; to defeat thoroughly, as at a game or in battle.
nautical
To rapidly destroy (a vessel) with overwhelming weapons fire.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To trounce; to defeat thoroughly, as at a game or in battle.
Used this way, blow out of the water is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Careful and exacting
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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