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Blow to pieces Meaning in English

expression

BLOH tuh PEE-siz
bl-OH tuh PEE-siz

释义

To destroy something completely, causing it to break into many small parts, usually with an explosion or great force.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used in both literal (explosions) and figurative senses (e.g., arguments destroying ideas). Informal, more frequent in speech than writing. Not for minor breakage—implies total destruction. Often follows 'was/were'. Don't confuse with 'fall to pieces' (gradual collapse).

例句

The old building was blown to pieces by the explosion.

basic

The car hit the bomb and was blown to pieces.

basic

If you throw a firecracker into the box, it will blow to pieces.

basic

Her theory was completely blown to pieces during the debate.

natural

The safe was blown to pieces, but the money was still inside.

natural

By morning, the storm had blown the boat to pieces along the shore.

natural