BLOW UP – Phrasal Verb
What is the Meaning of BLOW UP?
English teaching for English Language Learners (ELL) who are learning to speak English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as an Additional Language (EAL)
blow up
Definition 1:
to become very angry, shouting and yelling; to lose one’s temper
to lose one’s temper
Examples:
1. I don’t want to tell my dad that I quit school. He will blow up!
2. She is always blowing up at him for something. He doesn’t even listen to her anymore.
blow up
blow someone/something up
Definition 2:
explode
Examples:
1. Don’t put that boiled egg in the microwave. It will blow up!
2.The pressure inside increased until it blew the container up.
| present | BLOW UP |
| present participle | BLOWING UP |
| past | BLEW UP |
| past participle | BLOWN UP |
Many phrasal verbs have several meanings. The definitions for BLOW UP may not all be included here.
