Meaning of the word "drop a bombshell" in English
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drop a bombshell
US /drɑp ə ˈbɑmˌʃɛl/
UK /drɑp ə ˈbɑmˌʃɛl/
Idiom
1.
to announce a very surprising piece of news
Example:
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The CEO decided to drop a bombshell at the board meeting, announcing his immediate resignation.
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She didn't want to drop a bombshell right before the holidays, so she waited until January to tell them she was moving.
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