go down a bomb
go down a bomb
To have great success. Primarily heard in UK. Oh, your plan is going down a bomb—she has no idea that you plan to propose tonight.
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go down a bomb
be very well received. British informalThis phrase is especially used of entertainment and in this context is the opposite of go down like a lead balloon (see lead).
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go down a ˈbomb
,go (like) a ˈbomb
(British English) be very successful: Our performance went down a bomb. ♢ The party was really going (like) a bomb. OPPOSITE: go down like a lead balloonFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017