Blow away

Listening exercises with “Blow away”

If something blows you away, it amazes or impresses you.

It is more common for this expression to be used in the passive, e.g. I was blown away by the quality of support I was offered.

However, it can also be used in the active voice, e.g. The quality of support I was offered blew me away.

Have a go at these micro-dictation exercises to hear this expression being used in context – how much can you understand?

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Laura Michael .
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Laura Michael by the generosity the guests .
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I by the feedback appraisal last .
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Accent: England (RP)

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