carpet bomb
The term "carpet bomb" originated from military jargon and has been adapted metaphorically in business and marketing contexts.
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Definition
C1Military
(technical)To drop a large number of bombs over a wide area to cause widespread destruction.
Example
- The air force decided to carpet bomb the enemy's supply lines to cripple their resources.
B2Business and Marketing
(informal, metaphorical)To send a large number of advertisements or messages to a broad audience.
Example
- The company carpet bombed the market with their new product ads.
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