Smash in

verb

To break something forcefully, creating an opening.

The burglar smashed in the window to get into the house.
Visual representation of "smash in" - To break something forcefully, creating an opening

Often appears as...

  • smash in a window
  • smash in a door
verb

To hit or punch forcefully.

He threatened to smash in my face if I didn't leave.
Visual representation of "smash in" - To hit or punch forcefully

Often appears as...

  • smash in his face
  • smash in her nose

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To ruin or destroy a plan or project.

His lack of preparation smashed in any chances of getting the job.
Visual representation of "smash in" - To ruin or destroy a plan or project

Often appears as...

  • smash in my chances
  • smash in our plans

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

verb

To break something forcefully, creating an opening.

The burglar smashed in the window to get into the house.
Visual representation of "smash in" - To break something forcefully, creating an opening

Often appears as...

  • smash in a window
  • smash in a door
verb

To hit or punch forcefully.

He threatened to smash in my face if I didn't leave.
Visual representation of "smash in" - To hit or punch forcefully

Often appears as...

  • smash in his face
  • smash in her nose

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To ruin or destroy a plan or project.

His lack of preparation smashed in any chances of getting the job.
Visual representation of "smash in" - To ruin or destroy a plan or project

Often appears as...

  • smash in my chances
  • smash in our plans

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "smash in"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Violence Implied

Using 'smash in' suggests aggressive behavior and destruction.

Illustration for Violence Implied
During the riot, the mob smashed in storefronts.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Criminal Activity

'Smash in' often appears in narratives involving theft or vandalism.

Illustration for Criminal Activity
The thief was caught on camera smashing in the car window.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Physical Force

This phrase emphasizes the physical force used to break something.

Illustration for Physical Force
The firefighter had to smash in the door to rescue the trapped people.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Violence Implied

Using 'smash in' suggests aggressive behavior and destruction.

Illustration for Violence Implied
During the riot, the mob smashed in storefronts.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Criminal Activity

'Smash in' often appears in narratives involving theft or vandalism.

Illustration for Criminal Activity
The thief was caught on camera smashing in the car window.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Physical Force

This phrase emphasizes the physical force used to break something.

Illustration for Physical Force
The firefighter had to smash in the door to rescue the trapped people.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Violence Implied

Using 'smash in' suggests aggressive behavior and destruction.

Illustration for Violence Implied
During the riot, the mob smashed in storefronts.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Criminal Activity

'Smash in' often appears in narratives involving theft or vandalism.

Illustration for Criminal Activity
The thief was caught on camera smashing in the car window.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Physical Force

This phrase emphasizes the physical force used to break something.

Illustration for Physical Force
The firefighter had to smash in the door to rescue the trapped people.
Visual representation of the word "Smash in"

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