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bombshell
bomb·shell B0379500 (bŏm′shĕl′)n.1. An explosive bomb.2. One that is shocking, surprising, or amazing.3. One who is very attractive.bombshell (ˈbɒmˌʃɛl) n1. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) (esp formerly) a bomb or artillery shell2. a shocking or unwelcome surprise: the news of his death was a bombshell. 3. informal an attractive girl or woman (esp in the phrase blonde bombshell)bomb•shell (ˈbɒmˌʃɛl)
n. 1. a bomb. 2. something or someone having a sudden and sensational effect: the bombshell of his resignation; the blond bombshell of film comedies. [1700–10] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | bombshell - an entertainer who has a sensational effect; "she was a blonde bombshell"entertainer - a person who tries to please or amuse | | 2. | bombshell - a shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell"thunderbolt, thunderclapsurprise - a sudden unexpected event | | 3. | bombshell - an explosive bomb or artillery shellbomb - an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions |
bombshellnoun complete surprise, shock, revelation, jolt, bolt from the blue His resignation after thirteen years is a political bombshell.Translationsbomb (bom) noun a hollow case containing explosives etc. The enemy dropped a bomb on the factory and blew it up. 炸彈 炸弹 verb1. to drop bombs on. London was bombed several times. 投炸彈於 投炸弹于2. to fail miserably. The play bombed on the first night. 失敗 失败ˈbomber noun1. an aeroplane built for bombing. 轟炸機 轰炸机2. a person who bombs. Bombers have caused many deaths in Northern Ireland. 轟炸員，設置炸彈者 投弹手ˈbombshell noun1. a piece of startling news. His resignation was a real bombshell. 令人震驚的消息，突發事件 爆炸性事件，出人意料之外的事件 2. (slang) a sexy woman. 性感的女人 性感美女bombshell
drop a brick1. To unintentionally say or do something embarrassing, tactless, or indiscreet; to commit some social faux pas or mistake. Primarily heard in UK. I dropped a brick on our first date by ordering veal, only realizing later that he's a staunch animal rights advocate.2. To announce a particularly surprising, alarming, or upsetting piece of news. An alternative form of "drop a bombshell." Primarily heard in US, South Africa. Mary dropped a brick when she told me she was moving to France next week. I'm about to drop a brick on my parents by telling them that I'm going to quit law school and pursue a career in art.See also: brick, dropdrop a bombTo reveal something that is very surprising or unexpected. Whoa, you can't just drop a bomb like that and leave—I need details about your new boyfriend! When we got a tip that the newspaper was about to drop a bomb about our candidate, we all wondered what information they could possibly have.See also: bomb, dropdrop a bombshellTo reveal something that is very surprising or unexpected. Whoa, you can't just drop a bombshell like that and leave—I need details about your new boyfriend! When we got a tip that the newspaper was about to drop a bombshell about our candidate, we all wondered what information they could possibly have.See also: bombshell, dropdrop a bomb(shell) and explode a bombshell; drop a brickFig. to announce shocking or startling news. They really dropped a bombshell when they announced that the mayor would resign. Friday is a good day to drop a bomb like that. It gives the business world the weekend to recover. They must choose their words very carefully when they explode a bombshell like that. They really dropped a brick when they told her the cause of her illness.See also: bomb, dropdrop a bombshellMake an unexpected or shattering announcement. For example, Bill dropped a bombshell when he said he was quitting. This expression, which alludes to the destruction caused by a falling bomb, dates from World War I. See also: bombshell, dropdrop a brickAlso, drop a clanger. Say something indiscreet, commit a social gaffe. For example, John dropped a brick when he called her by his ex-wife's name. [Slang; 1920s] See also: brick, dropdrop a bombshell COMMON If someone drops a bombshell, they suddenly announce a piece of bad news. Next day the bombshell was dropped on the front pages of the newspapers: the company had gone into voluntary liquidation. My ex-wife is on the phone and she drops a bombshell. Sue, our daughter, is leaving the country.See also: bombshell, dropdrop a brick BRITISHIf you drop a brick, you say something which upsets or offends other people. After his comments on the live TV programme, Mr Freeman was immediately aware that he had dropped a political brick of the worst kind.See also: brick, dropdrop a brick make an indiscreet or embarrassing remark. British informalSee also: brick, dropdrop a ˈbombshell announce something which is unexpected and usually unpleasant: It was then that he dropped the bombshell — he wasn’t planning to come with us.See also: bombshell, dropbomb(shell) n. a stunning piece of news that is dropped without warning. (see also bomb.) I am still recovering from your bombshell of last evening. drop a brick and drop a bomb(shell) tv. to reveal startling information. Britney came in and dropped a brick that scared us all. She dropped a bombshell when she told us she was married again. See also: brick, dropdrop a bombshell verbSee drop a brickSee also: bombshell, dropdrop a bomb verbSee drop a brickSee also: bomb, drop drop a brick Informal To make a clumsy social error.See also: brick, dropdrop a bombshell, toTo announce sensational news. This metaphor dates from World War I and likens the devastation caused by falling bombs to the shock of suddenly receiving unexpected tidings. “The letters do not drop any historical bombshells,” wrote a Manchester Guardian reviewer in 1928. See also bolt from the blue.See also: dropEncyclopediaSeebombbombshell
Synonyms for bombshellnoun complete surpriseSynonyms- complete surprise
- shock
- revelation
- jolt
- bolt from the blue
Synonyms for bombshellnoun an entertainer who has a sensational effectRelated Wordsnoun a shocking surpriseSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun an explosive bomb or artillery shellRelated Words |