blow out

verb blows out · blowing out · blew out · blown out

1. transitive To extinguish something, especially a flame, especially by means of a strong current of air or another gas. He blows out the match.
2. transitive To destroy or degrade (something) quickly, especially inadvertently and prematurely; for example, to deflate (a tire) by puncturing it, to burn out a light bulb by overcurrent, or to injure a bodily joint. I blew out a tire on some hard cornering.
3. intransitive To be destroyed or degraded quickly, especially inadvertently and prematurely. The tire blew out on some hard cornering.
4. transitive In a sporting contest, to dominate and defeat an opposing team, especially by a large scoring margin. The No. 1-rated football team proceeded to blow out its undermanned opponent.
5. transitive To exhaust; to physically tire. And although they were pushed harder than even Lennon might have expected on a night of galeforce winds, they clung on to the lead Ledley gave them for all they were worth until their rivals had blown themselves out and surrendered top spot.
6. transitive To force open or out by the expansive force of a gas or vapour. The startled man blowing out his drink is one of the surest laugh-getters of the modern drama.
7. intransitive To be driven out by the expansive force of a gas or vapour. A steam cock or valve sometimes blows out.
8. archaic, slang, vulgar To talk violently or abusively.
9. slang To sing out, sing out loud.
10. slang To spend a lot of money; to splurge. There's also an abundance of sky bars for an expensive drink with an awesome view. If you're looking to blow out in style then try one of them.