blast off

1. To shoot upward from the ground, as of a rocket. The rocket blasted off successfully and is now headed for the moon. My kids love blasting off toy rockets in the back yard and seeing how high they'll go.

2. To ignite an exploding device, such as fireworks. Our poor dog is hiding under the bed because our neighbors celebrate the Fourth of July by blasting off tons of fireworks.

3. To use an explosion to destroy or remove something. After the emergency crew blasted off some rocks, they were able to free the trapped hikers from the cave.

4. To amputate by means of an explosion. I'm really worried my fool husband is going to blast off a hand while playing with those fireworks!

5. To depart very quickly. The robbers blasted off when they heard the approaching sirens.

6. To strike with a lot of force in order to remove something, as with a pressure washer or sandblaster. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "blast" and "off." The sidewalk looks so clean this morning! I guess someone from the township blasted all the stains off of it. We can blast off that graffiti with the pressure washer.

See also: blast, off

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

blast (something) off (something else)

to remove something from something else with a powerful charge, pressure, or force. They blasted the writing off the wall with a stream of sand. We will have to blast the paint off the wall.

See also: blast, off

blast off

(for some place)

1. [for a space vehicle] to take off and head toward a destination. The rocket blasted off for the moon. Will it blast off on time?

2. Sl. [for someone] to leave for a destination quickly. Ann blasted off for the library so she could study. I've got to blast off. It's late.

See also: blast, off

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

blast off

1. Also, blast away. Take off or be launched, especially into space, as in They're scheduled to blast off on Tuesday. This usage originated with the development of powerful rockets, spacecraft, and astronauts, to all of which it was applied. [c. 1950]

2. Depart, clear out, as in This party's over; let's blast off now. [Slang; early 1950s]

3. Become excited or high, especially from using drugs, as in They give parties where people blast off. [Slang; c. 1960]

See also: blast, off

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

blast off

1. To be launched off the ground. Used of rockets: The astronauts were strapped in their seats and ready to blast off.

2. To launch some rocket from the ground: The space agency needs a new location to blast off its spacecraft. The kids set up their model rockets on the field and blasted them off.

3. To explode or fire something: I blasted off some firecrackers during the celebration. I put some bullets in the gun and blasted a few rounds off to test it.

4. To dislodge or remove something with an explosion: Be careful not to blast your fingers off with that loaded gun! To make room for the new road, the workers blasted off a large rock from the side of the hill.

5. Slang To depart for a destination: We need to blast off right now if we are going to get to the party on time.

See also: blast, off

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

blast off

verb

See blast off for somewhere

See also: blast, off

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

(I've) got to take off
bounce off the walls
be off for (something)
be off for sth
blast off for (somewhere)
blast off for somewhere
(Now) where was I?
be well off for (something)
be well off for something
be off with you

References in periodicals archive

To celebrate the arrival of Blast Off in Coventry, Toys R Us are offering readers the chance to win some great prizes.

pounds 500 of great toys to give away

Blast Off began at the city's Civic Halls in 1996 and is the world's second biggest club night - second only to Manumission in Ibiza - having welcomed nearly one million customers through its doors.

Club night coming back with a bang; E&S BRIEFING

Discovery was scheduled to blast off at 0235GMT this morning and streak by a nearly full moon, taking seven astronauts, including a British robotics expert, on a mission to rewire the International Space Station.

IN BRIEF: Shuttle team prepare for blast-off

The blast off chair vibrates as if you are being launched into space."

Eco-friendly facelift

The public will be able to watch the craft blast off and land on its inaugural sub-orbital flight.

Blast off for manned space mission

Elk Grove Township established the Back to School Blast Off! program in the summer of 2016, to ensure in-need CCSD59 families could provide their children with needed school supplies at the start of the school year.

School Supply Donations Sought for Elk Grove Township's 'Back to School Blast Off!'

What is the name of the space shuttle that will blast off on its final flight next week, carrying a crew of six and supplies to the International Space Station?

QuizOfTheDay

The Skylark rocket had been due to blast off at 6am but poor weather conditions forced experts to put the launch back four hours However, strong ground winds continued to hamper launch attempts throughout the morning and was postponed until early today.

Winds delay Britain's 'largely unknown' space project

The Rosetta craft had been due to blast off from the European Space Agency's launch centre on the edge of the jungle in Kourou, French Guyana on Thursday morning but bad weather halted the countdown.

Heat shield damage stops Euro mission

The hi-tech Mission: SPACE will let thrillseekers experience what it is really like to blast off towards the stars.

WHATA BUZZ; Aldrin finds latest Disney ride out of this world

While some went for blast off, others went for broke on the rail contraption.

Bust or bail

But the fossil hunt won't begin until 2013, when a NASA robot probe should blast off and return with rock samples two or three years later.

MARS: Great Lakes?

space officials are confident the shuttle Columbia will blast off as planned tomorrow, ushering a new era in space travel.

Super glider all set to go; Shuttling off to a US space 'first'

Science minister Lord Sainsbury switched on a giant digital clock at the Royal Society in London at precisely 2.45pm - two weeks and four hours before Mars Express is due to blast off from Kazakhstan on June 2.

Mars countdown

An hour later the first fireworks blast off to a soundtrack of Robbie Williams, Madonna, Tom Jones and Stereophonics.

WAKE UP FOR THE CUP; EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal face sleepless night of fireworks on eve of final

词组	blast off
释义	blast off blast off 1. To shoot upward from the ground, as of a rocket. The rocket blasted off successfully and is now headed for the moon. My kids love blasting off toy rockets in the back yard and seeing how high they'll go. 2. To ignite an exploding device, such as fireworks. Our poor dog is hiding under the bed because our neighbors celebrate the Fourth of July by blasting off tons of fireworks. 3. To use an explosion to destroy or remove something. After the emergency crew blasted off some rocks, they were able to free the trapped hikers from the cave. 4. To amputate by means of an explosion. I'm really worried my fool husband is going to blast off a hand while playing with those fireworks! 5. To depart very quickly. The robbers blasted off when they heard the approaching sirens. 6. To strike with a lot of force in order to remove something, as with a pressure washer or sandblaster. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "blast" and "off." The sidewalk looks so clean this morning! I guess someone from the township blasted all the stains off of it. We can blast off that graffiti with the pressure washer. See also: blast, off Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. blast (something) off (something else) to remove something from something else with a powerful charge, pressure, or force. They blasted the writing off the wall with a stream of sand. We will have to blast the paint off the wall. See also: blast, off blast off (for some place) 1. [for a space vehicle] to take off and head toward a destination. The rocket blasted off for the moon. Will it blast off on time? 2. Sl. [for someone] to leave for a destination quickly. Ann blasted off for the library so she could study. I've got to blast off. It's late. See also: blast, off McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. blast off 1. Also, blast away. Take off or be launched, especially into space, as in They're scheduled to blast off on Tuesday. This usage originated with the development of powerful rockets, spacecraft, and astronauts, to all of which it was applied. [c. 1950] 2. Depart, clear out, as in This party's over; let's blast off now. [Slang; early 1950s] 3. Become excited or high, especially from using drugs, as in They give parties where people blast off. [Slang; c. 1960] See also: blast, off The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. blast off v. 1. To be launched off the ground. Used of rockets: The astronauts were strapped in their seats and ready to blast off. 2. To launch some rocket from the ground: The space agency needs a new location to blast off its spacecraft. The kids set up their model rockets on the field and blasted them off. 3. To explode or fire something: I blasted off some firecrackers during the celebration. I put some bullets in the gun and blasted a few rounds off to test it. 4. To dislodge or remove something with an explosion: Be careful not to blast your fingers off with that loaded gun! To make room for the new road, the workers blasted off a large rock from the side of the hill. 5. Slang To depart for a destination: We need to blast off right now if we are going to get to the party on time. See also: blast, off The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. blast off verb See blast off for somewhere See also: blast, off McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: (I've) got to take off bounce off the walls be off for (something) be off for sth blast off for (somewhere) blast off for somewhere (Now) where was I? be well off for (something) be well off for something be off with you References in periodicals archive To celebrate the arrival of Blast Off in Coventry, Toys R Us are offering readers the chance to win some great prizes. pounds 500 of great toys to give away Blast Off began at the city's Civic Halls in 1996 and is the world's second biggest club night - second only to Manumission in Ibiza - having welcomed nearly one million customers through its doors. Club night coming back with a bang; E&S BRIEFING Discovery was scheduled to blast off at 0235GMT this morning and streak by a nearly full moon, taking seven astronauts, including a British robotics expert, on a mission to rewire the International Space Station. IN BRIEF: Shuttle team prepare for blast-off The blast off chair vibrates as if you are being launched into space." Eco-friendly facelift The public will be able to watch the craft blast off and land on its inaugural sub-orbital flight. Blast off for manned space mission Elk Grove Township established the Back to School Blast Off! program in the summer of 2016, to ensure in-need CCSD59 families could provide their children with needed school supplies at the start of the school year. School Supply Donations Sought for Elk Grove Township's 'Back to School Blast Off!' What is the name of the space shuttle that will blast off on its final flight next week, carrying a crew of six and supplies to the International Space Station? QuizOfTheDay The Skylark rocket had been due to blast off at 6am but poor weather conditions forced experts to put the launch back four hours However, strong ground winds continued to hamper launch attempts throughout the morning and was postponed until early today. Winds delay Britain's 'largely unknown' space project The Rosetta craft had been due to blast off from the European Space Agency's launch centre on the edge of the jungle in Kourou, French Guyana on Thursday morning but bad weather halted the countdown. Heat shield damage stops Euro mission The hi-tech Mission: SPACE will let thrillseekers experience what it is really like to blast off towards the stars. WHATA BUZZ; Aldrin finds latest Disney ride out of this world While some went for blast off, others went for broke on the rail contraption. Bust or bail But the fossil hunt won't begin until 2013, when a NASA robot probe should blast off and return with rock samples two or three years later. MARS: Great Lakes? space officials are confident the shuttle Columbia will blast off as planned tomorrow, ushering a new era in space travel. Super glider all set to go; Shuttling off to a US space 'first' Science minister Lord Sainsbury switched on a giant digital clock at the Royal Society in London at precisely 2.45pm - two weeks and four hours before Mars Express is due to blast off from Kazakhstan on June 2. Mars countdown An hour later the first fireworks blast off to a soundtrack of Robbie Williams, Madonna, Tom Jones and Stereophonics. WAKE UP FOR THE CUP; EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal face sleepless night of fireworks on eve of final
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