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Gene93 Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

a blow-out vs blow out (verb)

Hello,
Are there any differences in meaning between: "I had a blow-out on the way back" and "One of the tires blew/blew out on the way back"?

Thank you
  

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"I had a blow-out on the way back" OK "One of the tires blew out on the way back" OK, but less common. "One of the tires blew on the way back" I never hear or read this. Clive

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  • "I had a blow-out on the way back" OK "One of the tires blew out on the way back" OK, but less common.
  • "One of the tires blew on the way back" I never hear or read this.
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"I had a blow-out on the way back" OK
"One of the tires blew out on the way back" OK, but less common.

"One of the tires blew on the way back" I never hear or read this.

Clive
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Thank you, Clive. Macmillan dictionary says that both "blow out/blow" are acceptable, but that's obviously not true. Emotion: smile Do you think t
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There's only the difference that I mentioned in my last post.

Actually, modern tires are so reliable that Ive never had a blow-out, and I don't know anyone who has, so I don't hear it talked about.

I've had a flat tire, which is much less dangerous..

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Yes, I think you are right. Modern tires are quite good.

Thank you, Clive.
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Gene93 Hello,Are there any differences in meaning between: "I had a blow-out on the way back" and "One of the tires blew/blew out on the way back"?Thank you
'blowout', not "blow-out".
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Blow-out appears in my American English Dictionary.
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CliveActually, modern tires are so reliable that Ive never had a blow-out, and I don't know anyone who has, so I don't hear it talked about.
I have. It can be......interesting.......when it happens.
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Blue Jay CliveActually, modern tires are so reliable that Ive never had a blow-out, and I don't know anyone who has, so I don't hear it talked about.I have. It can be......interesting.......when it happens.
I have, too, but probably not as dramatic as yours. I heard the pop, but was able to get to my destination before the tire went completely flat.

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CalifJimI have, too, but probably not as dramatic as yours. I heard the pop, but was able to get to my destination before the tire went completely flat.
Yes, I'm talking about the kind that involve a very loud bang and bits of rubber flying everywhere, with no chance of going anywhere before the tire goes flat. I didn't take any pictures of mine, but I had a f
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I have a question for you, Jim. Is it uncommon to use "blow out" instead of the noun "blowout" in AE? Clive's already answered this question, but I wonder if there are any regional differences.

Thank you.
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