bomb out

The phrase 'bomb out' can imply failure or complete destruction, often used in both casual and serious contexts.

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Definition

B2General

(idiomatic, informal)To fail completely or perform very poorly in an endeavor.

Example

  • The team bombed out in the finals, losing by a huge margin.
  • She bombed out on her math test despite studying hard.

C1Military

(slang, technical)To destroy completely using explosives.

Example

  • The airstrike bombed out the enemy's supply depot.

B2General

(informal)To leave or depart quickly due to a negative situation.

Example

  • After the argument, he bombed out of the room without saying a word.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bomb out":

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