Take by storm Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈstɔɹm
TAYK BYE STORM
tˈeɪk/ /bˈaɪ/ /stˈɔːm
TAYK BYE STAWM
Definition
To become extremely popular or successful very quickly; to impress or win a group of people rapidly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used for people, products, or ideas that quickly gain fame or get enthusiastic approval. Often used with "the world", "the country", or a specific group ("She took the city by storm"). Not used for gradual success.
Spanish: arrasar - causar sensaciónPortuguese (BR): fazer sucesso - conquistar rapidamentePortuguese (PT): fazer sucesso - conquistar rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 风靡 - 横扫Chinese (Traditional): 風靡 - 橫掃Hindi: धूम मचा देना - एक झटके में जीत लेनाArabic: يذهل الجميع - ينجح بسرعةBengali: ঝড়ের গতিতে ছড়িয়ে পড়া - সবার মন জয় করে নেওয়াRussian: произвести фурор - покорить (кого-либо) мгновенноJapanese: 瞬く間に人気を集める - 一気に注目を浴びるVietnamese: gây sốt - làm mưa làm gióKorean: 순식간에 사로잡다 - 돌풍을 일으키다Turkish: fırtına gibi esmek - bir anda büyük ilgi görmekUrdu: دھوم مچا دینا - دھاوا بول دینا (مجازاً)Indonesian: mendadak populer - menyapu (pasar/masyarakat)
Example Sentences
The new singer took by storm and everyone loved her songs.
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The movie took by storm because of its great story.
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The app took by storm after its release last year.
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TikTok really took by storm among teenagers worldwide.
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Her new recipe video took by storm on social media.
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The young athlete took by storm at her first international competition.
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