Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blow-something-out-of-the-water
idiom
/bloʊ ˈsʌmθɪŋ aʊt əv ðə ˈwɔtər/
Definition
To defeat, destroy, or surpass something thoroughly or decisively.
Examples
- Her presentation blew the competition out of the water.
- The team’s performance blew the old record out of the water.
- When he started his new project, it blew all previous efforts out of the water.
Meaning
This phrase means to do something in a way that is so impressive or effective that it leaves others far behind.
Synonyms
- outshine
- surpass
- outperform
