The unexpected delays can blow off course any well-planned project.

The demolition crew was blowing to kingdom come the old bridge to make way for the new highway.

After the rain ruined their equipment, they spent the afternoon blowing up the tote to turn it into an improvised seat.

During the demonstration, he accidentally blows up the tote while trying to inflate the swim ring.

If one blows one's top in public, it often damages professional relationships.

In stressful situations, blowing one's top is rarely helpful.

No one expected the outsider to blow up the tote in today's final, but she stormed past the favorites.

When one is under great stress, one may find oneself blowing one's stack unexpectedly.

When one is faced with gross injustice, one blows one's lid.

When deadlines pile up and the computer crashes, one blows one's stack.