blow apart
The phrase 'blow apart' is used to describe both literal and figurative destruction, often involving explosive force or dramatic revelation.
Definition
B2General
(common)To cause something to break into pieces violently.
Example
- The bomb blew the building apart.
- The explosion blew the car apart.
C1Intellectual
(figurative)To disprove or invalidate a theory, argument, or idea completely.
Example
- The new evidence blew apart the conspiracy theory.
- Her argument was blown apart by the latest findings.
C1Social
(informal)To cause a relationship, family, or group to collapse or separate forcefully.
Example
- The scandal blew the family apart.
- Their constant fighting eventually blew their marriage apart.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "blow apart":
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