bombs away
Payload release signal
Bombs away is an exclamation originally used by military bombardiers to signal that bombs had been released from an aircraft.
In everyday use, it announces the moment of committing to an action, especially one that's irreversible or dramatic: Bombs away! she said, hitting send on the resignation email.
The phrase conveys a mix of anticipation and finality, marking the point of no return.
- let looseRemove restraints from
- war cryCombatants' rallying shout
- payloadCarried freight or charge
- airstrikeAircraft-delivered military attack
- air raidAerial military attack
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bombs awaystand down
Withdraw from readiness
hold fire · cease fire · disengage · pull back · recall
bombs awayall clear
Signal danger has passed
safe · coast is clear · stand down · take cover · stand clear
bombs awayhold your fire
Order to stop shooting
stand down · abort · wait · hold off · call it off
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