Wow Grandma, your apple pie is so good it blows Mom's apple pie out of the water!
"Blow it" IS an idiom. Other idioms with similar meaning include "drop the ball" and "miss the boat."
It hits you twice, a double blow or set back.
Yes, that is an example of hyperbole. (high-PURR-buh-lee)
A low blow is an underhanded attack. This refers to the term "below the belt," which also refers to hitting a man in the genitals. This is considered unsporting. So a low blow is an unsportsmanlike, dishonorable one. It can be a physical blow or a verbal or emotional attack.
he was huffing and puffing to blow the house down
"Blow it" IS an idiom. Other idioms with similar meaning include "drop the ball" and "miss the boat."
blow a gasket, blow a fuse : pushed past some tolerance level into an angry fit.
It hits you twice, a double blow or set back.
eight mr. patatos
It means to explode with anger/vent anger. The boss really blew his stack when I told him to stick his job.
Let's blow some bubbles.
Yes, that is an example of hyperbole. (high-PURR-buh-lee)
You could say they were blowing (or tooting) their own horn.
The idiom "blow off some steam" originated from the idea of releasing pressure, similar to when excess steam is released from a steam engine to prevent an explosion. It means to release pent-up emotions or energy in order to relieve stress or tension.
A low blow is an underhanded attack. This refers to the term "below the belt," which also refers to hitting a man in the genitals. This is considered unsporting. So a low blow is an unsportsmanlike, dishonorable one. It can be a physical blow or a verbal or emotional attack.
There is no literal idiom -- an idiom is a phrase that seems to mean one thing but actually means something else. The word "literal" means to take the words exactly as they seem to be.An idiom is a phrase particular to a language that is accepted for its figurative meaning, as in "That amazing shot blew me away." Everyone understands that this person means he was amazed. A literal idiom would be the usually humorous thing that happens when you take the idiom for its word for word, not accepted, meaning. That would mean that somehow the amazing shot actually created the air mass necessary to blow this guy away.
The idiom "If you don't blow your own horn, nobody is going to blow it for you" emphasizes the importance of self-promotion and taking initiative in showcasing one's achievements. Its origin can be traced back to the early 20th century, drawing from the earlier metaphor of a "horn" as a symbol of announcement or celebration. The phrase suggests that individuals must advocate for themselves, as relying solely on others to recognize their accomplishments is unlikely to yield success.