Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bomb-out
verb
/bɒm aʊt/
Definition
To fail or be unsuccessful, especially in a dramatic or complete way.
Examples
- He bombed out during the final exam, despite studying really hard.
- The company’s new product bombed out at launch, receiving poor reviews.
- After his first few rounds, he realized he would bomb out of the competition.
Meaning
The phrase ‘bomb-out’ typically refers to a situation where someone fails to achieve a goal, often associated with a significant disappointment or a sudden collapse in performance.
Synonyms
- fail
- collapse
- flop
- fall short
- crash
