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blow off(
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. irse volando (from wind)
The sign on the front of the store blew off during the storm.El cartel del frente de la tienda se fue volando durante la tormenta.
b. saltar por los aires (from an explosion)
The pressure built up, until finally, the top of the vat blew off.La presión subió hasta que al final, saltó por los aires la cubierta de la cuba.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. dejar plantado
After sitting alone at the restaurant for 20 minutes, I began to think that Judy had blown me off again.Después de pasar 20 minutos a solas en el restaurante, empecé a pensar que Judy me había vuelto a dejar plantado.
a. volar
One shot from a gun like that would blow your arm off.Un tiro de un arma así te volaría el brazo.
c. hacer saltar por los aires (explode)
The cannon blast blew one of the fort's turrets off.El cañonazo hizo saltar por los aires una de las torretas de la fortaleza.
a. fumarse
Eric and Alex decided to blow off the meeting and go have martinis instead.Eric y Álex decidieron fumarse la reunión y en lugar de ello salieron a tomar un martini.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. no hacer
I blew off my homework to go outside and play with my friends.No hice la tarea y salí a jugar con mis amigos.
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