blown over
Knocked down, wind
When something has blown over, it has passed without causing lasting damage or consequences.
The image is of a storm that moves through and dissipates.
Controversies, scandals, and arguments blow over when people lose interest or forget: Let's wait for this whole thing to blow over.
Also describes physical objects toppled by wind: The fence had blown over in the night.
- subsidedDecreased in intensity
- died downBecame less intense
- tippedGave a gratuity
- settledNo longer in question
- abatedBecame less intense
overturned · storm · diminished · passed · flipped · resolved · water under the bridge · calmed down · cooled off · knocked down · alleviated · forgotten · uprooted · toppled · relenting · dissipated · flattened · gust
blown overstanding
Position, physical or social
upright · still standing · erect · standing tall · intact
blown overblowing up
Expanding or detonating
ongoing · unresolved · escalating · intensifying · festering