Be the bomb

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verb

To be excellent or impressive.

This new restaurant is the bomb, they have the best sushi.
Visual representation of "be the bomb" - To be excellent or impressive

Often appears as...

  • you are the bomb
  • this is the bomb

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

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Slang Usage

Used mainly in casual settings among friends, not in formal situations or with authority figures.

Illustration for Slang Usage
When I told my friends about my promotion, they said I was the bomb!
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Positive Reinforcement

Expresses admiration or approval, often used to compliment someone enthusiastically.

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Your new dress is the bomb, everyone's going to love it!
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Modern Popularity

It's modern slang that may not be understood by older generations or in all cultures.

Illustration for Modern Popularity
My grandpa was confused when I said his cooking is the bomb.
Visual representation of the word "Be the bomb"

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