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Blow somebody/something out of the water

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Increased IntensityPlay
This phrase exaggerates victory to imply overwhelming superiority, not just a win. SlideIn the chess tournament, he completely blew his opponent out of the water.
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Unexpected TriumphPlay
Use when a victory or performance is surprisingly much better than expected. SlideShe blew the top students out of the water with her perfect exam scores.
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Informal ContextPlay
It's casual, suitable for everyday conversation but not for formal writing. SlideOur team blew the competition out of the water at the sales event!