How to Pronounce "drop a bombshell"
expression
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɑmˌʃɛɫ
DROP uh BOM-shel
dɹˈɒp/ /æɪ/ /bˈɒmʃɛl
drop uh BOM-shel
Definition
To suddenly reveal surprising or shocking news, usually something unexpected that has a big emotional impact.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɑmˌʃɛɫ
British English
dɹˈɒp/ /æɪ/ /bˈɒmʃɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DROP uh BOM-shel
UK
drop uh BOM-shel
Listen in Context
She dropped a bombshell when she said she was moving to another country.
The CEO dropped a bombshell during the meeting by announcing layoffs.
Everyone was shocked after he dropped a bombshell about the project.
I can't believe Mark dropped a bombshell and quit his job with no warning.