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Bomb Out for Dummies

verb


What does Bomb Out really mean?

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Alright, kiddo, let me break it down for you. So, when we say someone "bombs out," it means that they fail at something or something doesn't go as planned. It's like when you really studied for a test but then you just couldn't remember anything when the time came to take it – you'd probably feel like you "bombed out" on that test, right?

But "bomb out" can also mean to suddenly and completely stop working or functioning, like when a light bulb "bombs out" because it's burned out. So, if your computer or a toy suddenly doesn't work anymore, you can say that it "bombed out."

Another way people use "bomb out" is in the context of quitting or leaving something suddenly, especially before it's finished. For example, if your friend promises to help you with a project but then bails on you at the last minute, that friend "bombed out" on the commitment.

So, the next time you hear someone say they "bombed out," you'll know that it means they messed up, something stopped working, or someone left abruptly. See, it's not so hard to understand, right?

Revised and Fact checked by David Williams on 2023-11-15 02:43:36

Bomb Out In a sentece

Learn how to use Bomb Out inside a sentece

  • I studied very hard for the test, but I totally bombed out and got a low score.
  • The team had high hopes for the game, but they bombed out and lost by a lot.
  • I tried to cook dinner for my family, but I ended up bombing out and burning the food.
  • I practiced the dance routine many times, but I still bombed out during the performance.
  • The comedian tried to tell jokes, but he bombed out and no one laughed.

Bomb Out Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.