How to Pronounce "drop the bomb"
expression
DRAHP-thuh-BAHM / DRAWP-thuh-BAWM
d-ROP-thuh-BOM
Definition
To suddenly share surprising, shocking, or very important news, often causing strong reactions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑm/, /ˈbɔm
British English
dɹˈɒp/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAHP-thuh-BAHM / DRAWP-thuh-BAWM
UK
d-ROP-thuh-BOM
Listen in Context
He dropped the bomb and told us he was moving abroad.
Yesterday, she dropped the bomb at the meeting.
They dropped the bomb about the company's closure.
I can't believe Mark dropped the bomb like that in front of everyone.