How to Pronounce "drop a bomb"
expression
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɑm/, /ˈbɔm
DROP-uh-BAHM
dɹˈɒp/ /æɪ/ /bˈɒm
drop-uh-bom
Definition
To suddenly announce unexpected or shocking news that surprises or upsets people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɑm/, /ˈbɔm
British English
dɹˈɒp/ /æɪ/ /bˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DROP-uh-BAHM
UK
drop-uh-bom
Listen in Context
He dropped a bomb when he said he was moving to another country.
The manager dropped a bomb at the meeting about the company closing.
She dropped a bomb by telling everyone she's engaged.
The teacher really dropped a bomb on us with that surprise test.