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 informalThis 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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
go down a ˈbomb
,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 balloonSee also: bomb, down, go
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- 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