have a blowout

have a blowout
have a blowout
1. [for one's car tire] to burst. •

I had a blowout on the way here. I nearly lost control of the car.

If you have a blowout in one tire, you should check the other tires.

2. Sl. to have a big, wild party; to enjoy oneself at a big party. •

Mary and Bill had quite a blowout at their house Friday night.

Fred and Tom had quite a blowout last night.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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