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16 January
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English (US)
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Bengali
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Can i use blow up for everything like explode,burst,blast etc.
Can i use blow up for everything like explode,burst,blast etc.
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"Blow up" is understood. It's childish though.
If it's something small, try "pop".
"The balloon popped when I tried to blow it up too much."
"We celebrated by popping open a bottle of champagne."
For something medium to large "explode" works usually.
"The light bulb exploded in a shower of glass."
"The exploding volcano sent lava flying everywhere."
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