The phrase suggests a process that resolves without intervention, often quickly. After the noise from the party, the house finally blew itself out and peace returned.
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Not Literal
Used figuratively for situations, arguments, or events that die down on their own. The excitement about the rumor blew itself out when the truth was revealed.
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Natural Resolution
Implies an issue will end naturally, without needing to be solved. He was worried about the protest, but it blew itself out without any trouble.