Drop A Bombshell Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

drop a bombshell What does drop a bombshell mean?	to announce some shocking news	The government dropped a bombshell when they announced that they were going to close the hospital.
drop a bombshell What does drop a bombshell mean?	to announce some shocking news	The government dropped a bombshell when they announced that they were going to close the hospital.
	Some Random Idioms
make or break (someone) What does "make or break (someone)" mean?	either benefit or ruin someone	The new business venture will probably make or break my uncle.

number one What does "number one" mean?	oneself.	I'm looking out for number one from now on.
as graceful as a swan What does "as graceful as a swan" mean?	very graceful	The figure skater is as graceful as a swan.
flip one`s lid What does "flip one`s lid" mean?	to become very excited, to lose one`s temper	My father flipped his lid when I told him about the large telephone bill.
turn up What does "turn up" mean?	to be found, to be discovered	My wallet turned up in my jacket exactly where I had left it.
get the blues What does "get the blues" mean?	to become sad or depressed	Every winter my neighbor seems to get the blues.

fall into line What does "fall into line" mean?	to conform to a certain course of action	The players fell into line after the coach became more strict during practice.
crab What does "crab" mean?	louse; lice (usually used in the plural)
step down from (a job/position) What does "step down from (a job/position)" mean?	to leave an important position	My father recently stepped down from his job as president of his company.
one and only What does "one and only" mean?	the only person or thing, unique	Our university has the one and only medical imaging system in the country.
quick one What does "quick one" mean?	sexual relations done quickly

American Idioms and Expressions

Drop A Bombshell Idiom