bomb out on (something)

bomb out on (something)

1. To fail or do very poorly at something, especially an exam. I felt sure that I had bombed out on the test, so I was shocked to learn I had gotten a B+.
2. To quit, abandon, or choose not to go through with something. I bombed out on the horseback riding after hearing about Sarah's accident. Tom keeps bombing out on our plans.
See also: bomb, on, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • cram
  • cram for (something)
  • cram for an examination
  • cram for an/the exam
  • exam
  • examination
  • ace it
  • aced
  • ahead of the curve
  • ahead of/behind the curve