Meaning of 'Drop a bombshell'
What does the saying 'Drop a bombshell' mean?
Idiom: Drop a bombshell
Meaning:
If someone drops a bombshell, they announce something that changes a situation drastically and unexpectedly.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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