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drop a bomb |
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drop a bomb(shell) and explode a bombshell; drop a brick Fig. to announce shocking or startling news. They really dropped a bombshell when they announced that the mayor would resign. Friday is a good day to drop a bomb like that. It gives the business world the weekend to recover. They must choose their words very carefully when they explode a bombshell like that. They really dropped a brick when they told her the cause of her illness. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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If you need to drop a bomb, worst case scenario then you will, but then that's just the way it is. Before any strike on a target, it is up to the FAC to set the coordinates and give final clearance to drop a bomb. The aircraft will be able to fly unpiloted to designated targets or areas to patrol, but humans will still make the key decisions, such as whether to drop a bomb or fire a missile. |
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