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blow the lid off

blow the lid off
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bloh stressed th ee lid awf, of]
    • /bloʊ stressed ði lɪd ɔf, ɒf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bloh stressed th ee lid awf, of]
    • /bloʊ stressed ði lɪd ɔf, ɒf/

Definitions of blow the lid off words

  • noun blow the lid off a removable or hinged cover for closing the opening, usually at the top, of a pot, jar, trunk, etc.; a movable cover. 1
  • noun blow the lid off an eyelid. 1
  • noun blow the lid off a restraint, ceiling, or curb, as on prices or news. 1
  • noun blow the lid off Slang. a hat, cap, or other head covering. 1
  • noun blow the lid off the cover of the capsule; operculum. the upper section of a pyxidium. 1
  • noun blow the lid off Slang. one ounce of marijuana. 1
See all 10 definitions of blow the lid off

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Origin of blow the lid off

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English hlid; cognate with Dutch, German lid, Old Norse hlith gate, gateway

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Parts of speech for Blow the lid off

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Blow the lid off

blow the lid off popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for blow the lid off

verb blow the lid off

  • play — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
  • rollick — to move or act in a carefree, frolicsome manner; behave in a free, hearty, lively, or jovial way.
  • frisk — to dance, leap, skip, or gambol; frolic: The dogs and children frisked about on the lawn.
  • romp — to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner.
  • dance — If you dance a particular kind of dance, you do it or perform it.
All 22 Synonyms of blow the lid off

Antonyms for blow the lid off

verb blow the lid off

  • permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
  • allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
  • face — the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
All 3 Antonyms of blow the lid off

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