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24 January
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What is the difference between I blew it and I spoiled it ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between I blew it and I spoiled it ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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I blew it = Failing at something achievable
I spoiled it = Failing at making dinner (putting too much salt in the food)
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- English (US)
"I blew it" can mean "I messed up" and will often refer to a missed opportunity.
"Don't blow it. You only have one shot."
"I blew it! I had one chance to take this test and I slept through my alarm!"
"I spoiled it" usually means you ruined an event or a surprise, for someone or everyone.
"He got drunk and spoiled the party for his wife."
"She spoiled the surprise when she told Deb that Matt was going to propose."
"Did you go to Greg's surprise birthday party?"
"It wasn't a surprise party. I spoiled it when he overheard me talking about it."
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- English (US)
If you spoil a surprise, that means you blew your cover.
"I blew it" means "I let someone down by failing at something" or "I revealed a secret on accident"
"I spoiled it" means "I said or did something wrong" or "I revealed a secret (on purpose or on accident)"
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