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Blow it

By Jay DiMartino, About.com

Definition: (Verb) To ruin a great surfing opportunity.For the record, "Blowing it" doesn't always end with a wipe out. In fact, One can blow it by simply avoiding a barrel or missing a good wave. Even sleeping in during a good swell can evoke the statement, "You blew it!"
Also Known As: Goon out, Dork it, shank it
Examples: That guy in the white jersey had the heat won, but he blew it on the last wave.

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