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.
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.
"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.
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It means to explode with anger/vent anger. The boss really blew his stack when I told him to stick his job.
You could say they were blowing (or tooting) their own horn.
Ceres is a stable object. It is not going to blow up.
If you try to blow me up I will blow you up. Nobody wins, so don't try.
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.
The first blow to Julius Caesar in his assassination was made by Casca.
No, they are geeky, they blow, and nobody likes you. Go away.