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bombshell
[bom-shel]
noun
a bomb.
something or someone having a sudden and sensational effect.
The news of his resignation was a bombshell.
bombshell
/ ˈɒˌʃɛ /
noun
(esp formerly) a bomb or artillery shell
a shocking or unwelcome surprise
the news of his death was a bombshell
informalan attractive girl or woman (esp in the phrase blonde bombshell )
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bombshell1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
The former reality star appeared on ITV shows such as The Only Way is Essex in 2017 and Love Island in 2018, where she entered the villa as a bombshell and gained nationwide fame.
"Whereas with people who haven't, I'm still not sure if it's the right thing to reach out to them - I just don't think it's right to drop that bombshell."
But later came a bigger bombshell - Swiatek had failed a doping test.
In a follow-up Instagram post Kyle, who was released by police without further action, suggested he could rejoin the cast as a "bombshell" or as part of Love Island's annual Casa Amor plot.
When Season 3 dropped a bombshell regarding Trent’s biological father, it paved the way for a nail-biting Season 4, which was confirmed earlier this year.
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