drop the bomb
Deliver stunning news
To drop the bomb is to deliver shocking or significant news, usually abruptly: She dropped the bomb at dinner—they're getting divorced.
The phrase evokes the devastating impact of an actual bomb, suggesting information that changes everything.
Sometimes shortened to drop a bomb or drop a bombshell, with identical meaning.
- announceState something officially
- break the newsReveal significant information
- bombshellShocking sudden revelation
- divulgeReveal private information
- spill the beansReveal confidential information
disclose · reveal · game-changer · stun · astonish · shock · shock and awe · surprise · amaze · plot twist · confession · revelation · paradigm shift · explosion · devastating · airstrike · blast · shake-up
drop the bombhint
Indirect suggestion
beat around the bush · sugarcoat · soften the blow · tiptoe around · hedge
drop the bombhold back
Prevent forward movement
keep secret · withhold · keep mum · bite one's tongue · conceal
drop the bombreassure
Ease someone's doubts
put at ease · comfort · calm down · soothe
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