How to Pronounce "explode a bombshell"
expression
ɪksˈpɫoʊd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɑmˌʃɛɫ
ik-SPLOHD uh BOM-shel
ɛksplˈəʊd/ /æɪ/ /bˈɒmʃɛl
eks-PLOHD ay BOM-shel
Definition
To say or reveal information that is extremely shocking, surprising, or unexpected, especially in public or to a group of people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪksˈpɫoʊd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɑmˌʃɛɫ
British English
ɛksplˈəʊd/ /æɪ/ /bˈɒmʃɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SPLOHD uh BOM-shel
UK
eks-PLOHD ay BOM-shel
Listen in Context
The manager exploded a bombshell by closing the store suddenly.
She exploded a bombshell at the meeting by saying she was quitting.
The news outlet exploded a bombshell about the politician's secret.
He really exploded a bombshell when he revealed the company was bankrupt.