smash it
Nail the performance
Smash it is an enthusiastic expression meaning to do something exceptionally well, to succeed brilliantly at a task: You're going to smash it at the interview.
Common in British English, it encourages someone facing a challenge or celebrates outstanding performance.
The phrase evokes forceful, decisive action—not just succeeding but dominating.
- demolishDestroy completely
- slayDestroy or impress greatly
- shatterFragment violently, suddenly
- hit it bigAchieve extraordinary success
- crush itExcel spectacularly
destroy · bring the house down · bash · win · break · nail it · breakthrough · shine · glory · tear it up · triumph · accomplishment · kill it · victory · wow factor · excellence · game-changer · mastery
- Slang Successnail it, crush it, kill it, slay, ace it
- success idiomshit the jackpot, strike gold, make it, rags to riches, come out on top
smash itplay it safe
Avoid unnecessary chances
be careful · hold back · take it easy · tread carefully · proceed with caution
smash itphone it in
Perform with minimal effort
coast · go through the motions · mail it in · slack off · limp along