Go down a bomb

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verb

To be very successful or well received.

His recent comedy performance went down a bomb.
Visual representation of "go down a bomb" - To be very successful or well received

Often appears as...

  • the performance went down a bomb
  • the joke went down a bomb

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "go down a bomb"
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British Slang

It's an informal British phrase and not commonly understood outside the UK.

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I didn't know 'go down a bomb' was British slang until I used it in the US and got puzzled looks.
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Positive Impact

It suggests something made a very good impression and was extremely effective.

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Your presentation went down a bomb with our clients!
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Social Context

Use it in casual conversation or when talking about social events for the right tone.

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The DJ's set went down a bomb at the party last night!
Visual representation of the word "Go down a bomb"

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