English / phrase
blow out candles
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to extinguish lit candles on a celebratory cake with a puff of breath, traditionally while making a silent wish
In context
01
Before you blow out the candles on your birthday cake, close your eyes and make a heartfelt wish for the coming year.
02
Surrounded by cheering family members, the little boy took a deep breath and managed to blow out all the candles.
Synonyms
Extinguish the candles,puff out flames,blow out birthday candles
Antonyms
Light the candles,ignite candles,spark candles
Collocations
Blow out the candles,ready to blow out candles,time to blow out candles