Blows it is a phrase commonly used to indicate when someone has failed or made a mistake. There are many synonyms for this phrase, including messes up, botches, flubs, fumbles, bungles, screws up, and missteps. Each of these synonyms has its own subtle connotations and context in which they are most appropriate. For example, botches and bungles suggest a clumsiness or incompetence, while missteps implies a minor mistake in judgment. Whichever synonym is used, they all convey the same message of failure or mistake, emphasizing the need to try again and do better.