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a blast from the past (informal)

something that suddenly and strongly makes you remember a previous time in your life. Hearing that record again was a real blast from the past.

See also: from, past

blast/blow someone/something to kingdom come (informal)

to kill someone or destroy something by using a gun or bomb. Fifteen soldiers were blown to kingdom come in the attack. Police discovered a bomb which was large enough to blast the whole town to kingdom come.

See also: blow, come, kingdom

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blast away

1. to be very loud. The radio blasted away with sad country and western songs.

2. to strongly criticize or attack with words. People with no sense at all blast away on talk radio all day. The prosecutor blasted away at him without letup.

See also: away

a blast from the past

something that makes you suddenly remember an earlier time in your life. Here's a blast from the past — the 1960s group the Mamas and the Papas were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this week.

See also: from, past

full blast

1. with as much power as possible. She's been running her air-conditioners full blast for months.

2. with enthusiasm and energy. When he's here and going full blast, we're all worn out by his energy.

3. as loud as possible. Somebody put on “The Star Spangled Banner” and turned the volume up full blast.

See also: full

have a blast

to enjoy doing something very much. Sky watchers are having a blast keeping track of the comet. They had a blast poking around the farmers’ market looking at all the food.