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1. an explosion. 2. a violent argument, outburst of temper, or the like, esp. one resulting in estrangement. 3. Also, blow-up. an enlargement of a photograph.

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  • Maybe his painting was just a blow-up of a Seurat!
  • She sleeps on a blow-up mattress in the living room.
  • A blow-up there at the end of the day in the courtroom.
  • Tonight, SHOWBIZ TONIGHT with the "Big Brother" blow-up.
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