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blow in

B1 informal both
In simple words

To arrive somewhere suddenly, as if carried in by the wind.

Literal meaning: For wind to push something inward — into a room, building, or space.

Meanings

1 B1 idiomatic informal

To arrive suddenly and unexpectedly, especially as if blown by the wind (informal).

"My uncle just blew in from California without calling anyone first."

2 A2 neutral

Of wind: to carry something through an opening into an enclosed space.

"Cold air blew in through the gap under the door."

Usage notes

The figurative sense of an unexpected arrival is common in informal spoken English. Carries a sense of the person being breezy or slightly inconsiderate of others. Also used literally about wind carrying things inside.

Commonly used with

town door unexpected wind dust cold air

Forms

Base
blow in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
blows in
he/she/it
Past simple
blew in
yesterday
Past participle
blown in
have + pp
-ing form
blowing in
continuous

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