drop a bombshell: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To announce unexpectedly shocking, disturbing, or highly significant information.
- To make a startling revelation that upends expectations or plans.
Examples
BetaDuring the meeting, Jane dropped a bombshell by announcing her resignation effective immediately.
During the meeting, Jane announced unexpectedly shocking news by announcing her immediate resignation.
The politician dropped a bombshell when he revealed the corruption scandal on live TV.
The politician announced highly significant and disturbing information by revealing the corruption scandal on live TV.
I didn't expect Mark to drop a bombshell about his secret marriage during dinner last night.
I didn't expect Mark to announce startling news about his secret marriage during dinner last night.
- To drop an actual explosive shell or device (literal usage).
Examples
BetaThe warship dropped a bombshell into the enemy waters during the night operation.
The warship dropped an actual explosive shell into the enemy waters during the night operation.
In the training exercise, the pilot practiced dropping a bombshell on the designated target.
In the training exercise, the pilot practiced releasing an explosive shell on the designated target.
They scheduled the drop of a bombshell to coincide with the final phase of the battle.
They scheduled the release of an explosive device to coincide with the final phase of the battle.
The soldiers watched cautiously as the bombshell was dropped into the enemy bunker.
The soldiers watched cautiously as the explosive shell was dropped into the enemy bunker.
Examples:
- EN: I didn't mean to drop a bombshell, Lieutenant.ES: No creía soltar una bomba, Comandante.
- EN: I mean, you don't blow into town and drop a bombshell like that.ES: No llegas a la ciudad y sueltas una bomba como esa.
- EN: You drop a bombshell on me, you tell me that my mama's dead, then just say, ""Session's over"?ES: Dejas caer una bomba como esa, me dices que mi madre ha muerto, y simplemente dices, "La sesión ha terminado"?
- EN: Didn't mean to drop a bombshell on you.ES: No fue mi intención asustarte así.ID: Aku tidak bermaksud macam-macam.
- EN: I never see you, and then you finally come visit me and you drop a bombshell like this?ES: Nunca te veo, y cuando finalmente vienes de visita ¿arrojas una bomba así?
- EN: You can't just drop a bombshell like that and then leave.ES: No puedes soltar una bomba así y luego desaparecer.ID: Kau tidak bisa beritahu hal serius seperti itu lalu pergi.
- EN: But you can't just drop a bombshell like this So close to someone's wedding.ES: Pero no puedes dejar caer una bomba como esa, tan cerca de la boda de alguien.
- EN: You don't drop a bombshell like that this close to a wedding.ES: No puedes soltar una bomba como esa tan cerca de la boda.
- EN: I told him, "I'm ready to drop a bombshell.ES: Les dije que soltaría una bomba.
- EN: You can't just drop a bombshell like that and then...ES: No se puede dejar caer una bomba así y entonces...
- EN: What is your reason to drop a bombshell like this?ES: ¿Cuál es su razón para lanzar una bomba como esta?
- EN: You can't just drop a bombshell like that about revenge, and then turn off your phone.ES: Lanzas una bomba así sobre vengarte y apagas el teléfono.
- EN: We did drop a bombshell on her.ID: Kami memang menjatuhkan bom padanya.
- EN: You can't just freeze the whole world and come in here and drop a bombshell like that and expect a quick decision.ID: Kau tak boleh membuat seluruh dunia beku dan datang kemari membawa kabar mengejutkan, lalu meminta keputusan yang cepat.
- EN: I'm-I'm sorry about you and Tom, but you can't just drop a bombshell like this so close to someone's wedding.ID: Aku minta maaf atas kau dan Tom, tapi kau tidak bisa menjatuhkan bom begitu saja seperti ini sangat dekat dengan pernikahan seseorang.
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