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Old 01-Oct-2007, 07:16
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i like to know the meaning of "Blown off" in this sentence.
"If you were Fernando Alonso, however, it was a day of disaster. Blown off by Hamilton, he slipped way back after his first pit stop, had several off-course excursions".

i was reading arround, and i know some of the meanings (ignore, Not keep an appointment) but it doesnt match with the meaning of the main sentence.

thks in advance

Daniel
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Have you seen the film: "Blown off by the Wind?"
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"If you were Fernando Alonso, however, it was a day of disaster. Blown off by Hamilton, he slipped way back after his first pit stop, had several off-course excursions"
Was surpassed, as in speed; left behind; i.e., Hamilton was faster.
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ah ok guys, i understand now, thanks for your help.
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