blow nose

blow (one's) nose

To breathe forcefully through the nose to expel mucus into a tissue. My allergies are so bad right now that I have to blow my nose constantly just to be able to breathe. Where are the tissues? I need to blow my nose. Ugh, I've had to blow my nose so much with this cold that I've rubbed my face raw.

See also: blow, nose

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blow one's nose

to expel mucus and other material from the nose using air pressure from the lungs. Excuse me, I have to blow my nose. Bill blew his nose into his handkerchief.

See also: blow, nose

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