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drop a bombshell

drop a bombshell or drop a bomb

Meaning:

Examples:

My sister dropped a bombshell by announcing she was discontinuing her study for a job.
Ruth dropped a bombshell when she told us she is pregnant.
I do not have the courage to drop that kind of bombshell on my family.
The boss dropped a bombshell, saying my leave application was rejected by the director.
The Australian Cricket Board dropped a bombshell when they announced that they won't go to play the series in Pakistan this year.
Jane dropped a bombshell when she said she was leaving.

Origin:
This expression, which alludes to the destruction caused by a falling bomb, dates from World War I.

词组	drop a bombshell
释义	drop a bombshell drop a bombshell or drop a bomb Meaning: make an unexpected, startling or disturbing announcement reveal surprising information or news Examples: My sister dropped a bombshell by announcing she was discontinuing her study for a job. Ruth dropped a bombshell when she told us she is pregnant. I do not have the courage to drop that kind of bombshell on my family. The boss dropped a bombshell, saying my leave application was rejected by the director. The Australian Cricket Board dropped a bombshell when they announced that they won't go to play the series in Pakistan this year. Jane dropped a bombshell when she said she was leaving. Origin: This expression, which alludes to the destruction caused by a falling bomb, dates from World War I.
随便看	time flies time will tell tip of the iceberg to a T to heart's content toll or sound the death knell tongue in cheek too close for comfort too close to call too many cooks spoil the broth toot one's own horn to see the back of toss-up to the core touch off treasure trove treat like dirt troubled waters trouble shared is trouble halved turn a blind eye turn a deaf ear turn back on turning point turn out turn over a new leaf