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blown up

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﹒Destroyed or caused to explode by means of a bomb or other explosive device.

﹒Enlarged or expanded, typically referring to a photograph or a balloon.

﹒Exaggerated or made to seem more significant or intense than it actually is.

Examples

﹒The old bridge was blown up to make way for the new highway construction.

﹒The balloon was blown up until it was large enough to decorate the entire room.

﹒He felt like his plans had been blown up when the meeting was suddenly canceled.

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