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blow to smithereens

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blow someone or something to smithereens and blow someone or something to bits; blow someone or something to pieces
Lit. to explode someone or something into tiny pieces. (See also blow something to smithereens.) The bomb blew the ancient church to smithereens. The explosion blew the tank to bits. The explosion blew the car to pieces.
See also: blow

blow something to smithereens and blow something to bits; blow something to pieces

Fig. to destroy an idea or plan by exposing its faults. (See also blow someone or something to smithereens.) The discovery blew my case to pieces. The opposing lawyer blew my case to smithereens.
See also: blow


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Twas found to be empty when the bomb squad showed up, fearing it would blow to smithereens.
 
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