be blown out of the water

be blown out of the water :

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be blown away

be extremely impressed – informal



be blown off course

have your plans disrupted by some circumstance

This phrase is a nautical metaphor….i contrary winds turn a sailing ship away from its intended course.



be blown out of the water

(of a person, idea or project) be shown to lack credibility or Viability

1997 - Daily Mail - Things finally seem to be looking up for Kelly - which is more than can be said for Biff, whose romantic plans are blown out of the water by Linda.

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