Blow somebody/something to kingdom come

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Violent Connotation

The phrase often implies destruction through violent means, generally explosions or violent force.

The terrorists threatened to blow the bridge to kingdom come if their demands weren't met.

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Hyperbolic Use

Sometimes used for hyperbole to express strong feelings against something disliked, not always literal.

I'm so mad at my computer; I could blow it to kingdom come!

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Idiomatic Context

Used more commonly in informal settings or creative works like movies, comics, or novels.

In the final battle scene, the hero blew the villain's lair to kingdom come.