smash down

The phrasal verb 'smash down' conveys a forceful and often destructive action, commonly used in contexts involving breaking or falling.

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Definition

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(transitive, informal)To cause something to fall and break by hitting it hard.

Example

  • The firefighter smashed down the door to enter the burning building.

B2General

(intransitive, informal)To fall heavily, often causing damage.

Example

  • The old tree smashed down during the storm.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "smash down":

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