smash

all to smash

Completely destroyed or ruined, either literally or figuratively. After the accident, my car was all to smash. Their company is all to smash now that the stock market has plummeted.

blow to smithereens

cliché "Smithereens," first appearing in English in 1829 as "smiddereens," is likely derived from the Irish word smidirín or smidiríní, meaning "fragment."

1. To be smashed or blasted into tiny, fragmentary pieces. The soldiers detonated the explosives and watched the vehicle blow to smithereens. The gunpowder stored below somehow ignited, and the entire ship blew to smithereens.

2. To smash or blast something into tiny pieces. The demolition crew blew the building to smithereens in a matter of seconds. The typhoon's gale-force winds have been blowing the village to smithereens over the last few days.

blow (something) up out of proportion

To indicate, imply, or argue that something is more important or consequential than it really is; to overinflate the importance of something. Don't blow this up out of proportion, Bill—I was late because of traffic, and that's it. It's just a small inconvenience, don't blow it up out of proportion and make it sound like the end of the world.

smash (one's) face in

To strike one in the face or the head with intense, violent force. The cops arrested the man after he threatened to smash their faces in. Where's the guy who insulted you? I'm gonna go smash his face in!

smash (one's) head in

To strike one in the head or the head with intense, violent force. The cops arrested the man after he threatened to smash their heads in. Where's the guy who insulted you? I'm gonna go smash his head in!

smash (something) to smithereens

To break or destroy something into tiny, fragmentary pieces. "Smithereens," first appearing in English in 1829 as "smiddereens," is likely derived from the Irish word "smidirín" or "smidiríní," meaning "fragment." The demolition crew brought in the wrecking ball, which smashed the house to smithereens in a matter of hours. The typhoon's gale-force winds have been smashing the village to smithereens over the last few days.

smash down

1. To create a heavy, audible impact as a result of falling. They threw the desk over the side of the building, and it smashed down on the concrete below.

2. To bring someone or something down (onto something else) with great force. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "down." The crane smashed down the wrecking ball onto the roof of the condemned building. He lifted the man up into the air and smashed him down onto the ground.

3. To destroy a physical structure. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "down." The police smashed down the door with their battering ram. The giant monster started smashing buildings down in the city center.

4. To dismantle or do away with some political or societal obstacle. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "down." Our organization's goal is to smash down the barriers keeping marginalized groups on the fringes of society. She is just one of many athletes who are constantly smashing stereotypes down about what a woman can or cannot accomplish.

smash hit

A huge, widespread success. Usually said of entertainment media, such as books, films, plays, songs, etc. After the smash hit of her first novel, Mary was under a lot of pressure for her second effort to be just as successful. The band had been slowly gaining popularity over the years, but it wasn't until their smash hit in 1987 that they hit the mainstream.

See also: hit, smash

smash in

1. To cause something to crush, crumple, or collapse by striking it or exerting a lot of force on it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "in." The demolition crew smashed in the house with a wrecking ball. Stop standing on the box like that, or you'll end up smashing it in!

2. To strike or collide with someone in a particular body part with great, violent force. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "in" to indicate who is being hit. She lobbed a brick over the wall, smashing a man on the other side in the face. The boxer smashed her opponent in the ribs with a devastating left hook.

See also: smash

smash in (one's) face

To strike one in the face or the head with intense, violent force. The cops arrested the man after he threatened to smash in their faces. Where's the guy who insulted you? I'm gonna go smash in his face!

smash in (one's) head

To strike one in the head or the head with intense, violent force. The cops arrested the man after he threatened to smash in their heads. Where's the guy who insulted you? I'm gonna go smash in his head!

smash into (someone or something)

1. To collide into someone or something with great, violent force. The poor kid was racing around the house and smashed into the coffee table at full speed. A cyclist smashed into me on the way to work this morning. I think I may have a cracked rib!

2. To cause someone or something to collide into someone or something with great, violent force. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "smash" and "into." The driver lost control of the vehicle and smashed it into the side of a building. The professional wrestler picked up his opponent and smashed him into the mat.

See also: smash

smash out of (something or some place)

To escape from something or some place by breaking through some barrier with great, violent force. The bear became enraged and smashed out of its holding pen. The suspect smashed out of the garage in a white SUV.

smash the teapot

To resume drinking alcohol after a time of sobriety. The "teapot" here is likely a reference to the term "teetotaler"—one who does not drink alcohol. A: "But Paul's been sober for years. Has he really smashed the teapot?" B: "Yes! I saw him drunkenly stumbling out of the pub last night."

smash through (something)

1. To collide with and break through something with great, violent force. The suspect smashed through the police barrier in a stolen SUV. I nearly lost my life from fright when a bird came smashing through our living room window.

2. To cause someone or something to collide with and break through something with great, violent force. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "smash" and "through." Someone smashed a rock through my windscreen while we were in the movie theater! The pro wrestler picked up his opponent and smashed him through the wooden table on the ground outside the ring.

smash up

1. To break something into small pieces with great, violent force. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "up." My father went on a rampage around the house, smashing up anything he could get his hands on. The disgruntled ex-employee stole a photocopier from the office on his last day at work and smashed it up with a baseball bat in a field beside the office.

2. To cause a lot of damage or destruction to something or within some place. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "up." He was arrested for smashing up a local bar after getting into an argument with its owner. Some punks came around and smashed my car up during the night.

3. To beat someone with brutal, violent force. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "up." The gang surrounded the poor man and smashed him up so badly that he had to be hospitalized.

blow someone or something to smithereens

and blow someone or something to bits; blow someone or something to pieces

Lit. to explode someone or something into tiny pieces. (See also blow something to smithereens.) The bomb blew the ancient church to smithereens. The explosion blew the tank to bits. The explosion blew the car to pieces.

blow something to smithereens

and blow something to bits; blow something to pieces

Fig. to destroy an idea or plan by exposing its faults. (See also blow someone or something to smithereens.) The discovery blew my case to pieces. The opposing lawyer blew my case to smithereens.

smash hit

a play, movie, musical, etc., that is a big success. Her first book was a smash hit. The second was a disaster. A smash hit doesn't always make people rich.

See also: hit, smash

smash into something

to crash into something; to bump or crash into something. Judy smashed into the coffee table and hurt her leg. The car smashed into the side of a bus and caused a lot of damage.

See also: smash

smash out of something

to break [one's way] out of something. The prisoner smashed out of his cell and ran. The horse smashed out of its stable.

smash someone's face in

1. Fig. to crush someone's face. The accident smashed Harry's face in, and he had to have extensive surgery. The accident smashed in his face.

2. Inf. to strike someone in the face. You had better stop that or I will smash your face in. Max tried to smash in Lefty's face.

smash something in

to crush something inward; to make something collapse inward by striking it. Andy gave one good kick and smashed the box in. Liz smashed in the window.

See also: smash

smash something up

to break something up; to destroy something. I hope the children don't smash any of the good china up if we use it tonight. The driver fell asleep and smashed up the car.

smash through something

to break [one's way] through some sort of barrier. The fleeing car smashed through the police barrier. Max got angry and smashed through the office door.

smash hit

An outstanding success, as in She was a smash hit in the role of the governess, or His first book was a smash hit but this one isn't doing well. [c. 1920]

See also: hit, smash

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

smash somebody’s ˈface/ˈhead in

(British English, informal) hit somebody very hard in the face/head: Give me the money or I’ll smash your head in.

a ˌsmash ˈhit

(informal) (of a record, play or film/movie) very popular and a great success: Still at number one, it’s The Rubber Band, with their smash hit, ‘Love me’. The actress Donna May has been in 15 Broadway smash hits.

See also: hit, smash

blow, smash, etc. something to smitheˈreens

(informal) destroy something completely by breaking it into small pieces: The bomb blew the car to smithereens.

smash

n. wine. (Streets. Because it is made from smashed grapes.) I got a bottle of smash in my car.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

all to smash
wrap (one's) car around (something)
wrap car around
wrap one’s car around something
strike (someone or something) with (something)
strike with
tricken
tricken with
stomp on
stomp on someone

References in periodicals archive

But also in September, Zinser bought the Jamba Juice outlet at the University of Oregon, a competitor that he then converted to an Andrew Smash.

Restaurateur lands new backing for Andrew Smash

"The Smash Room is an alternative way to release stress, anger and any frustrations.

A 'smashing' success

This change in setup will help you get the ball in the air more consistently with a smash factor of around 1.0, and give you the ability to make adjustments for different shots.

Understanding smash factor can help your short game

Nintendo's plans for E3 2018 focuses mainly on "Super Smash Bros." for the Switch, which was just announced last month in the form of a teaser trailer.

Nintendo To Focus On 'Super Smash Bros.' At E3 2018

Its report found that 48 per cent of convenience store frontages have been smashed or damaged in the past three years - 16 per cent of them three times or more.

A paneful business

Into the ring stepped Zinser, 21, who last June assumed control of troubled parent/licensing company Smash International Inc.

Youthful CEO reopens Andrew Smash at Gateway

The princess was at Cowes on the Isle of Wight to launch Wight Lightning, the first British challenge for the Americas Cup since 1987, when the bottle did not smash.

Champagne challenge: The princess jinx at yacht launch

Located in Umm Suqueim Road in Al Quoz Industrial Area 4, this place lets you smash anything - from items as small as a wine glass to a 42-inch television set - in a controlled environment.

A smashing way to relieve your daily stress in Dubai

In a (https://www.facebook.com/katie.linendoll/videos/10154912273121421/) Facebook interview with tech journalist Katie Linendoll via (https://www.cnet.com/news/nintendo-switch-super-smash-bros-reggie-hints/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b&linkId=35309178) CNET , Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime hinted that a new Super Smash Bros. Switch title would likely be available on the new Nintendo console.

Nintendo: "Stay Tuned" About New 'Super Smash Bros.' Game For Switch

OUTLANE | Burglars used a pair of garden shears to smash a window and steal jewellery from the bedroom of a house on Quebec Road on September 11.

CRIMEWATCH

A PENSIONER involved in a road smash near Lichfield has died in hospital.

Pensioner in smash dies

But as she posed against the window of the shop she managed to smash the glass by leaning against it with her feet.

the Razz: Sandi's a glass act

A JEWELLERY shop in Coventry city centre has suffered its third smash and grab robbery in less than three months.

Jewellery shop hit for third time

The smash happened on a road between a housing estate and allotments in Ashington.

Man, 31, killed in car crash horror

Mike Monaghan of Headford Anglers said "This person went to an awful lot of bother in the space of a 36-hour period to smash all of those stones."

Anglers bid to net yob

词组	smash
释义	smash all to smash Completely destroyed or ruined, either literally or figuratively. After the accident, my car was all to smash. Their company is all to smash now that the stock market has plummeted. See also: all, smash blow to smithereens cliché "Smithereens," first appearing in English in 1829 as "smiddereens," is likely derived from the Irish word smidirín or smidiríní, meaning "fragment." 1. To be smashed or blasted into tiny, fragmentary pieces. The soldiers detonated the explosives and watched the vehicle blow to smithereens. The gunpowder stored below somehow ignited, and the entire ship blew to smithereens. 2. To smash or blast something into tiny pieces. The demolition crew blew the building to smithereens in a matter of seconds. The typhoon's gale-force winds have been blowing the village to smithereens over the last few days. See also: blow, smithereens blow (something) up out of proportion To indicate, imply, or argue that something is more important or consequential than it really is; to overinflate the importance of something. Don't blow this up out of proportion, Bill—I was late because of traffic, and that's it. It's just a small inconvenience, don't blow it up out of proportion and make it sound like the end of the world. See also: blow, of, out, proportion, up smash (one's) face in To strike one in the face or the head with intense, violent force. The cops arrested the man after he threatened to smash their faces in. Where's the guy who insulted you? I'm gonna go smash his face in! See also: face, smash smash (one's) head in To strike one in the head or the head with intense, violent force. The cops arrested the man after he threatened to smash their heads in. Where's the guy who insulted you? I'm gonna go smash his head in! See also: head, smash smash (something) to smithereens To break or destroy something into tiny, fragmentary pieces. "Smithereens," first appearing in English in 1829 as "smiddereens," is likely derived from the Irish word "smidirín" or "smidiríní," meaning "fragment." The demolition crew brought in the wrecking ball, which smashed the house to smithereens in a matter of hours. The typhoon's gale-force winds have been smashing the village to smithereens over the last few days. See also: smash, smithereens smash down 1. To create a heavy, audible impact as a result of falling. They threw the desk over the side of the building, and it smashed down on the concrete below. 2. To bring someone or something down (onto something else) with great force. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "down." The crane smashed down the wrecking ball onto the roof of the condemned building. He lifted the man up into the air and smashed him down onto the ground. 3. To destroy a physical structure. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "down." The police smashed down the door with their battering ram. The giant monster started smashing buildings down in the city center. 4. To dismantle or do away with some political or societal obstacle. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "down." Our organization's goal is to smash down the barriers keeping marginalized groups on the fringes of society. She is just one of many athletes who are constantly smashing stereotypes down about what a woman can or cannot accomplish. See also: down, smash smash hit A huge, widespread success. Usually said of entertainment media, such as books, films, plays, songs, etc. After the smash hit of her first novel, Mary was under a lot of pressure for her second effort to be just as successful. The band had been slowly gaining popularity over the years, but it wasn't until their smash hit in 1987 that they hit the mainstream. See also: hit, smash smash in 1. To cause something to crush, crumple, or collapse by striking it or exerting a lot of force on it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "in." The demolition crew smashed in the house with a wrecking ball. Stop standing on the box like that, or you'll end up smashing it in! 2. To strike or collide with someone in a particular body part with great, violent force. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "in" to indicate who is being hit. She lobbed a brick over the wall, smashing a man on the other side in the face. The boxer smashed her opponent in the ribs with a devastating left hook. See also: smash smash in (one's) face To strike one in the face or the head with intense, violent force. The cops arrested the man after he threatened to smash in their faces. Where's the guy who insulted you? I'm gonna go smash in his face! See also: face, smash smash in (one's) head To strike one in the head or the head with intense, violent force. The cops arrested the man after he threatened to smash in their heads. Where's the guy who insulted you? I'm gonna go smash in his head! See also: head, smash smash into (someone or something) 1. To collide into someone or something with great, violent force. The poor kid was racing around the house and smashed into the coffee table at full speed. A cyclist smashed into me on the way to work this morning. I think I may have a cracked rib! 2. To cause someone or something to collide into someone or something with great, violent force. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "smash" and "into." The driver lost control of the vehicle and smashed it into the side of a building. The professional wrestler picked up his opponent and smashed him into the mat. See also: smash smash out of (something or some place) To escape from something or some place by breaking through some barrier with great, violent force. The bear became enraged and smashed out of its holding pen. The suspect smashed out of the garage in a white SUV. See also: of, out, smash smash the teapot To resume drinking alcohol after a time of sobriety. The "teapot" here is likely a reference to the term "teetotaler"—one who does not drink alcohol. A: "But Paul's been sober for years. Has he really smashed the teapot?" B: "Yes! I saw him drunkenly stumbling out of the pub last night." See also: smash, teapot smash through (something) 1. To collide with and break through something with great, violent force. The suspect smashed through the police barrier in a stolen SUV. I nearly lost my life from fright when a bird came smashing through our living room window. 2. To cause someone or something to collide with and break through something with great, violent force. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "smash" and "through." Someone smashed a rock through my windscreen while we were in the movie theater! The pro wrestler picked up his opponent and smashed him through the wooden table on the ground outside the ring. See also: smash, through smash up 1. To break something into small pieces with great, violent force. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "up." My father went on a rampage around the house, smashing up anything he could get his hands on. The disgruntled ex-employee stole a photocopier from the office on his last day at work and smashed it up with a baseball bat in a field beside the office. 2. To cause a lot of damage or destruction to something or within some place. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "up." He was arrested for smashing up a local bar after getting into an argument with its owner. Some punks came around and smashed my car up during the night. 3. To beat someone with brutal, violent force. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smash" and "up." The gang surrounded the poor man and smashed him up so badly that he had to be hospitalized. See also: smash, up Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. blow someone or something to smithereens and blow someone or something to bits; blow someone or something to pieces Lit. to explode someone or something into tiny pieces. (See also blow something to smithereens.) The bomb blew the ancient church to smithereens. The explosion blew the tank to bits. The explosion blew the car to pieces. See also: blow, smithereens blow something to smithereens and blow something to bits; blow something to pieces Fig. to destroy an idea or plan by exposing its faults. (See also blow someone or something to smithereens.) The discovery blew my case to pieces. The opposing lawyer blew my case to smithereens. See also: blow, smithereens smash hit a play, movie, musical, etc., that is a big success. Her first book was a smash hit. The second was a disaster. A smash hit doesn't always make people rich. See also: hit, smash smash into something to crash into something; to bump or crash into something. Judy smashed into the coffee table and hurt her leg. The car smashed into the side of a bus and caused a lot of damage. See also: smash smash out of something to break [one's way] out of something. The prisoner smashed out of his cell and ran. The horse smashed out of its stable. See also: of, out, smash smash someone's face in 1. Fig. to crush someone's face. The accident smashed Harry's face in, and he had to have extensive surgery. The accident smashed in his face. 2. Inf. to strike someone in the face. You had better stop that or I will smash your face in. Max tried to smash in Lefty's face. See also: face, smash smash something in to crush something inward; to make something collapse inward by striking it. Andy gave one good kick and smashed the box in. Liz smashed in the window. See also: smash smash something up to break something up; to destroy something. I hope the children don't smash any of the good china up if we use it tonight. The driver fell asleep and smashed up the car. See also: smash, up smash through something to break [one's way] through some sort of barrier. The fleeing car smashed through the police barrier. Max got angry and smashed through the office door. See also: smash, through McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. smash hit An outstanding success, as in She was a smash hit in the role of the governess, or His first book was a smash hit but this one isn't doing well. [c. 1920] See also: hit, smash The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. smash somebody’s ˈface/ˈhead in (British English, informal) hit somebody very hard in the face/head: Give me the money or I’ll smash your head in. See also: face, head, smash a ˌsmash ˈhit (informal) (of a record, play or film/movie) very popular and a great success: Still at number one, it’s The Rubber Band, with their smash hit, ‘Love me’. The actress Donna May has been in 15 Broadway smash hits. See also: hit, smash blow, smash, etc. something to smitheˈreens (informal) destroy something completely by breaking it into small pieces: The bomb blew the car to smithereens. See also: smithereens, something Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary smash n. wine. (Streets. Because it is made from smashed grapes.) I got a bottle of smash in my car. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: all to smash wrap (one's) car around (something) wrap car around wrap one’s car around something strike (someone or something) with (something) strike with tricken tricken with stomp on stomp on someone References in periodicals archive But also in September, Zinser bought the Jamba Juice outlet at the University of Oregon, a competitor that he then converted to an Andrew Smash. Restaurateur lands new backing for Andrew Smash "The Smash Room is an alternative way to release stress, anger and any frustrations. A 'smashing' success This change in setup will help you get the ball in the air more consistently with a smash factor of around 1.0, and give you the ability to make adjustments for different shots. Understanding smash factor can help your short game Nintendo's plans for E3 2018 focuses mainly on "Super Smash Bros." for the Switch, which was just announced last month in the form of a teaser trailer. Nintendo To Focus On 'Super Smash Bros.' At E3 2018 Its report found that 48 per cent of convenience store frontages have been smashed or damaged in the past three years - 16 per cent of them three times or more. A paneful business Into the ring stepped Zinser, 21, who last June assumed control of troubled parent/licensing company Smash International Inc. Youthful CEO reopens Andrew Smash at Gateway The princess was at Cowes on the Isle of Wight to launch Wight Lightning, the first British challenge for the Americas Cup since 1987, when the bottle did not smash. Champagne challenge: The princess jinx at yacht launch Located in Umm Suqueim Road in Al Quoz Industrial Area 4, this place lets you smash anything - from items as small as a wine glass to a 42-inch television set - in a controlled environment. A smashing way to relieve your daily stress in Dubai In a (https://www.facebook.com/katie.linendoll/videos/10154912273121421/) Facebook interview with tech journalist Katie Linendoll via (https://www.cnet.com/news/nintendo-switch-super-smash-bros-reggie-hints/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b&linkId=35309178) CNET , Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime hinted that a new Super Smash Bros. Switch title would likely be available on the new Nintendo console. Nintendo: "Stay Tuned" About New 'Super Smash Bros.' Game For Switch OUTLANE \| Burglars used a pair of garden shears to smash a window and steal jewellery from the bedroom of a house on Quebec Road on September 11. CRIMEWATCH A PENSIONER involved in a road smash near Lichfield has died in hospital. Pensioner in smash dies But as she posed against the window of the shop she managed to smash the glass by leaning against it with her feet. the Razz: Sandi's a glass act A JEWELLERY shop in Coventry city centre has suffered its third smash and grab robbery in less than three months. Jewellery shop hit for third time The smash happened on a road between a housing estate and allotments in Ashington. Man, 31, killed in car crash horror Mike Monaghan of Headford Anglers said "This person went to an awful lot of bother in the space of a 36-hour period to smash all of those stones." Anglers bid to net yob
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