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idiomblow a hole in sth BrEBrE1 if something blows a hole in a plan, idea etc, it makes it much less effective or useful:If the bill gains enough support, it will blow a considerable hole in the government's social policy.Sol paid me back the next day, which blew a hole in my theory that I'd never see the money again.2 BrE to do something that greatly reduces the amount of money a person or company has :This holiday has blown a big hole in our savings, but it was worth it.The increased number of insurance claims after the earthquake has blown a hole in General Accident.
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