go down / like a bomb

/ɡˌəʊ dˌaʊn lˈaɪk ɐ bˈɒm/

/ɡˌoʊ dˌaʊn lˈaɪk ɐ bˈɑːm/

[phrase]

to go down / like a bomb

[PHRASE]

to be extremely popular or successful

to [go] (down|like|) a bomb definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "go down a bomb" and when to use it?

The origin of this idiom is believed to have originated in the 1940s during World War II, when British soldiers used the phrase to describe the successful bombing of a target. Over time, the phrase began to be used more widely to describe any situation that was highly successful or well-received. The idiom implies that something is extremely popular or successful and is well-received by an audience. It is often used to describe a particular event, performance, or product that is highly enjoyable or entertaining.

Examples

1. The concert went a bomb and the audience loved every minute of it.

2. The new album by that band is going down a bomb with music fans all over the world.

3. I'm confident that the new restaurant will go like a bomb and become a popular dining destination.

4. You're working with just two N numbers instead of order N squared, and it just goes like a bomb.

Nearby words

go down like a lead balloon

go down swinging

go down the tube

go dutch