Drop the bomb Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑm/, /ˈbɔm

DRAHP-thuh-BAHM / DRAWP-thuh-BAWM

UK

dɹˈɒp/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɒm

d-ROP-thuh-BOM

Definition

To suddenly share surprising, shocking, or very important news, often causing strong reactions.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, most often used in conversation when referring to big news, secrets, or unexpected announcements. Not about literal bombs. Common collocation: 'He dropped the bomb that...' or 'She really dropped the bomb.' Similar: 'spill the beans' (more about secrets).

• Spanish: soltar la bomba (figurado)
• Portuguese (BR): soltar a bomba (figurado)
• Portuguese (PT): lançar a bomba (figurado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 爆料 - 说出惊人消息
• Chinese (Traditional): 爆料 - 說出驚人消息
• Hindi: चौंकाने वाली खबर देना
• Arabic: يفجّر المفاجأة - يعلن خبراً صادماً
• Bengali: সবাইকে চমকে দেওয়া - চমকপ্রদ খবর প্রকাশ করা
• Russian: бомбу сбросить (переносное значение) - шокирующую новость сообщить
• Japanese: 爆弾を落とす（比喩） - 衝撃的な話をする
• Vietnamese: thả bom (ẩn dụ) - tiết lộ tin sốc
• Korean: 폭탄선언하다
• Turkish: bomba gibi bir haber vermek
• Urdu: بم گرا دینا (مجازاً)
• Indonesian: menjatuhkan bom (kiasan) - memberitahu kabar mengejutkan

Example Sentences

He dropped the bomb and told us he was moving abroad.

basic

Yesterday, she dropped the bomb at the meeting.

basic

They dropped the bomb about the company's closure.

basic

I can't believe Mark dropped the bomb like that in front of everyone.

natural

When you drop the bomb, be ready for a lot of questions.

natural

She really dropped the bomb at dinner—nobody saw it coming.

natural