take by storm
Captivate with force
To take something by storm is to capture it through a sudden, overwhelming assault—originally a military term for seizing a fortified position through direct attack rather than siege.
The phrase now more commonly describes achieving rapid, dramatic success or popularity: The young comedian took the comedy scene by storm.
When someone or something takes a place by storm, they dominate it quickly and completely, leaving a strong impression.
Resounding, celebrated victory
- prevailTo succeed ultimately
- overpowerDefeat by superior force
- conquerOvercome by force
- masterAuthority or controller
command · outshine · eclipse · overshadow · surpass · monopolize · reign · rule
Encirclement forcing surrender
- captureTake into custody
- invadeEnter by force
- overrunSpread throughout uncontrollably
- occupyFill or dwell in
assault · besiege · raid · seize · overwhelm · vanquish · defeat · subjugate
Capture attention completely
- fascinateIntensely attract and hold
- charmAttractive personal quality
- bewitchCaptivate by supernatural means
- enraptureFill with overwhelming delight
spellbind · engross · enchant · dazzle · enthrall · rivet · transfix · grip
Swift, overwhelming offensive
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
- crazeShort-lived popular obsession
- viralSpreading quickly online
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
smash hit · overnight success · mania · frenzy · fever · rage · trending · breakout
triumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
master · command · outshine · eclipse · overshadow · surpass · monopolize · reign · rule · crush
siege
Encirclement forcing surrender
occupy · assault · besiege · raid · seize · overwhelm · vanquish · defeat · subjugate · plunder
mesmerize
Capture attention completely
- fascinateIntensely attract and hold
- charmAttractive personal quality
- bewitchCaptivate by supernatural means
enrapture · spellbind · engross · enchant · dazzle · enthrall · rivet · transfix · grip · seduce
blitz
Swift, overwhelming offensive
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
- crazeShort-lived popular obsession
- viralSpreading quickly online
blockbuster · smash hit · overnight success · mania · frenzy · fever · rage · trending · breakout · splash
lightning
Atmospheric electrical discharge
- swiftMoving with speed
- rapidMoving with haste
- instantaneousHappening without any delay
abrupt · explosive · meteoric · whirlwind · flash · blitz · sudden · unexpected · surprise · unforeseen
- Weather Idiomsunder the weather, when it rains it pours, come rain or shine, rain check, right as rain
take by stormslow burn
Gradual buildup of rage
grow on · inch forward · creep up · work one's way up · simmer
take by stormfall flat
Fail to impress
bomb · flop · fizzle out · go over like a lead balloon · crash and burn
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