Tuesday, April 24, 2012

BOMBSHELL: 
"Make an unexpected or shattering announcement. For example, Bill dropped a bombshell when he said he was quitting. This expression, which alludes to the destruction caused by a falling bomb, dates from World War I."

<a href="http://idioms.yourdictionary.com/drop-a-bombshell">drop a bombshell</a>
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  1. Paula LApril 24, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I agree with you, I think we should learn words that people use in real life.

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