Blow your/somebody’s brains out

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verb

To kill someone by shooting them in the head.

He threatened to blow my brains out if I didn't tell him where I hid the money.
Visual representation of "blow your/somebody’s brains out" - To kill someone by shooting them in the head

Often appears as...

  • threaten to blow your/somebody’s brains out
  • nearly blow your/somebody’s brains out

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Violent Imagery

The phrase suggests graphic violence; avoid in sensitive situations.

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His character in the movie was so ruthless, he actually blew his rival's brains out.
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Crime Dramas

Commonly heard in crime-related movies and TV shows.

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In the police series, the detective said he saw too many cases where criminals blew their victims' brains out.
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Informal

Used in informal contexts, it's too graphic for polite conversation.

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When he lost the game, he said, 'I might as well blow my brains out!'
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