Blow to bits Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbɪts
BLOH tuh/tih/TOO BITS
blˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /bˈɪts
bl-OH t-OO b-ITS
Definition
To destroy something completely in a violent explosion, breaking it into many small pieces.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, vivid expression, typically used for literal explosions (bombs, fireworks), but can also be used figuratively for completely destroying or ruining something. Common patterns: 'blow X to bits', 'was blown to bits.' Often found in news, movies, and action contexts.
Spanish: hacer explotar - volar en pedazosPortuguese (BR): explodir - despedaçarPortuguese (PT): explodir - rebentar em pedaçosChinese (Simplified): 炸成碎片 - 炸得粉碎Chinese (Traditional): 炸成碎片 - 炸得粉碎Hindi: टुकड़ों में उड़ा देनाArabic: يفجر إلى أشلاءBengali: টুকরো টুকরো করে উড়িয়ে দেওয়াRussian: разнести в клочья - взорвать на кускиJapanese: 粉々に吹き飛ばすVietnamese: thổi tung thành từng mảnhKorean: 산산조각 내다 - 산산조각이 나다Turkish: paramparça etmek - parçalamakUrdu: ٹکڑے ٹکڑے کر دیناIndonesian: meledakkan hingga hancur berkeping-keping
Example Sentences
The old building was blown to bits during the demolition.
basic
The fireworks blew to bits in the sky.
basic
If you drop that, it will blow to bits.
basic
The safe was blown to bits and everything inside was destroyed.
natural
His science project accidentally blew to bits in the classroom.
natural
After the explosion, there was nothing left—the car had been blown to bits.
natural