On blast Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈbɫæst

AHN BLAST

UK

ˈɒn/ /blˈɑːst

ON BLAAST

Definition

To publicly criticize, embarrass, or reveal something about someone, often in a way that attracts attention. It is usually used informally or in slang.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and mainly used in spoken English or online. Common collocation: 'put someone on blast.' Can mean exposing secrets, criticizing, or shaming publicly. Not typically used in formal writing.

• Spanish: en público - expuesto (coloquial)
• Portuguese (BR): exposto - divulgado (gíria)
• Portuguese (PT): exposto - denunciado (gíria)
• Chinese (Simplified): 公开羞辱 - 揭露（俚语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 公開羞辱 - 揭露（俚語）
• Hindi: सबके सामने उजागर करना (स्लैंग)
• Arabic: على الملأ - مفضوح (عامية)
• Bengali: সবসমক্ষে অপমান করা - প্রকাশ্যে সমালোচনা করা
• Russian: публично осудить - разоблачить - выставить на всеобщее обозрение
• Japanese: 公に非難する - 晒す
• Vietnamese: bóc phốt - vạch trần công khai
• Korean: 공개적으로 망신주다 - 공개적으로 비난하다
• Turkish: herkesin önünde rezil etmek - açıkça eleştirmek
• Urdu: سرعام شرمندہ کرنا - سب کے سامنے آبرو ریزی کرنا
• Indonesian: membongkar secara publik - mempermalukan di depan umum

Example Sentences

She put him on blast for being late again.

basic

My friend called me on blast during the meeting.

basic

He was on blast after the teacher found out the truth.

basic

Why did you have to put me on blast like that in front of everyone?

natural

He's known for putting people's secrets on blast online.

natural

If you mess up, don’t worry—they won’t put you on blast.

natural