go down a bomb

go down a bomb

To have great success. Primarily heard in UK. Oh, your plan is going down a bomb—she has no idea that you plan to propose tonight.
See also: bomb, down, go
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

go down a bomb

be very well received. British informal
This phrase is especially used of entertainment and in this context is the opposite of go down like a lead balloon (see lead).
See also: bomb, down, go
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go down a ˈbomb

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go (like) a ˈbomb

(British English) be very successful: Our performance went down a bomb. The party was really going (like) a bomb. OPPOSITE: go down like a lead balloon
See also: bomb, down, go
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • go a bomb
  • go like a bomb
  • the bomb
  • be down to (do something)
  • be down to something
  • bounce up and down
  • be down to (one)
  • be down to somebody/something
  • bomb (someone or something) out
  • bomb out