Blast away
phrasal verb
To use a firearm on something or someone.
He blasted away at the intruders with his shotgun.
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Informal
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To remove or clear something forcefully.
They blasted away the old paint before repainting the house.
Often appears as...
- blast away dust
- blast away snow
phrasal verb
To produce a loud noise repeatedly.
The band blasted away for hours at the concert.
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Colloquial
phrasal verb
To criticize something or someone strongly.
The politician blasted away his opponent during the debate.
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Disapproving
phrasal verb
To use a firearm on something or someone.
He blasted away at the intruders with his shotgun.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To remove or clear something forcefully.
They blasted away the old paint before repainting the house.
Often appears as...
- blast away dust
- blast away snow
phrasal verb
To produce a loud noise repeatedly.
The band blasted away for hours at the concert.
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To criticize something or someone strongly.
The politician blasted away his opponent during the debate.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Aggressive Action
Indicates a forceful or violent action with a weapon, often in self-defense or combat.
When cornered by the bear, he blasted away in panic.
Pro Tip 2/2Continuous Shooting
Implies repeatedly firing a gun without stopping to aim between shots.
The soldiers blasted away at the enemy lines.
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