Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drop-a-bombshell
idiom
/drɒp ə ˈbɒmbʃɛl/
Definition
To make a surprising or shocking announcement.
Examples
- When she announced her resignation, it felt like she had dropped a bombshell on the entire team.
- The report dropped a bombshell, revealing corruption at the highest levels of the government.
Meaning
The phrase ‘drop a bombshell’ refers to revealing something unexpected that significantly impacts people or situations.
Synonyms
- make a startling announcement
- shock
- reveal a surprise
