Definitions by Scog

blow up 

To become famous, successful, and respected usually within a small amount of time.

Tarentino worked in a video rental joint before he made Resevoir Dogs and blew up.

OR

"These overnight stars becoming autograph signers.
We'll all long to blow up and leave the past behind us."

from Rock Bottom by Eminem

blow up by Scog October 27, 2003