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“When I heard that he wanted to sit down with me, first I was amazed that he even knew who I was. I was just kind of blown away by the story that he wanted to tell using the concept of “RoboCop.” I just thought it was brilliant.”
Actor Joel Kinnaman, talking about his role in the movie RoboCop (Moviefone)
Definition
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very impressed; amazed
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Have you ever been outside in a wind storm? You try to walk forward, but the wind is too strong. You’re pushed to the side by the wind. In fact, you’re nearly blown away by its power.
Many objects can be blown away by the wind. Small things, such as flowers, need the wind to carry them to other places. It only takes a small breeze for flowers and leaves to be blown away. Sometimes, during a wind storm or tornado, even large objects like houses or cars can be blown away by the wind.
Like a strong wind storm, big news or ideas can also blow us away. When we’re especially surprised or impressed by something, we usually say that we’re blown away. Whatever we have heard or discovered is powerful enough to make us feel off balance, just like being outside in a wind storm.
Talking about the movie RoboCop, actor Joel Kinnaman said that the producer’s idea for the film was so powerful and exciting that he was blown away. He was instantly interested in being part of the movie.
When have you been blown away by surprising or exciting news?
Examples
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“I was blown away when I heard that my brother is getting married.”
“The new X-Men movie blew me away. It was so good.”
“I think this song is going to blow you away.”