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UK//hiː ˈɔːlməʊst bluː//US//hi ˈɔlmoʊst blu//

Meaning of He almost blew

He nearly missed an opportunity or made a mistake.

In simple words: He nearly did something or missed something.

He almost blew in a sentence

  • He almost blew the chance to get the promotion.
  • He almost blew his presentation by forgetting key points.
  • He almost blew it when he forgot the deadline.
  • He almost blew his big opportunity during the interview.
  • He almost blew the game with his last-minute mistake.

How to use He almost blew

Used to suggest someone was close to making a mistake or failing. Common in spoken English; less formal in writing.

Grammar pattern

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Memory hint

Imagine someone nearly blowing out a candle but stopping just in time.

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Collocations with He almost blew

  • blew the chance
  • blew the deadline
  • blew the opportunity
  • blew the test
  • blew the game

Synonyms for He almost blew

  • nearly failed
  • almost missed
  • just avoided
  • nearly lost
  • came close

Common mistakes with He almost blew

  • Confused with 'blow' in the sense of making wind.
  • Using 'blow' without a context, leading to vagueness.
  • Mixing up 'almost blew' with past and present tenses.

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Frequently asked questions about He almost blew

What does He almost blew mean?

He nearly did something or missed something.

What is the definition of He almost blew?

He nearly missed an opportunity or made a mistake.

How do you use He almost blew in a sentence?

He almost blew the chance to get the promotion.

Can you give another example of He almost blew?

He almost blew his presentation by forgetting key points.

What are synonyms for He almost blew?

Common alternatives include nearly failed, almost missed, just avoided, nearly lost, came close.

What words go with He almost blew?

It commonly pairs with blew the chance, blew the deadline, blew the opportunity, blew the test, blew the game.

What are common mistakes when using He almost blew?

Confused with 'blow' in the sense of making wind. Using 'blow' without a context, leading to vagueness. Mixing up 'almost blew' with past and present tenses.

How do you pronounce He almost blew?

US: //hi ˈɔlmoʊst blu//, UK: //hiː ˈɔːlməʊst bluː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use He almost blew?

Used to suggest someone was close to making a mistake or failing. Common in spoken English; less formal in writing.