Smash, blow, etc. something to smithereens

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phrase

Destroy something completely.

The building was smashed to smithereens by the powerful earthquake.
Visual representation of "smash, blow, etc. something to smithereens" - Destroy something completely

Often appears as...

  • blast to smithereens
  • shattered to smithereens

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "smash, blow, etc. something to smithereens"
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Intensity

Used to express that something was destroyed very thoroughly and violently.

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The antique vase hit the floor and was blown to smithereens.
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Hyperbole

The phrase is often used for dramatic effect, not always literal complete destruction.

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Their latest arguments blew their friendship to smithereens.
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Visual Imagery

It invokes an image of something breaking into many tiny pieces, emphasizes ruin.

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After the explosion, the safe was smashed to smithereens.
Visual representation of the word "Smash, blow, etc. something to smithereens"

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