词汇 | blow sky-high, to |
释义 | blow sky-high1. Destroy by explosion, explode, as in Once the charge is set, get away fast or you'll be blown sky-high. [Early 1800s] Also see under blow up. 2. Refute completely, as in The lab report has blown your theory sky-high. [Mid-1800s] blow sky-high, toTo refute completely, to explode a thesis or idea. While this expression has a modern sound, it is not so very new. Andrew Jackson, in a letter of 1845, wrote, “Put your veto on them both, or you and your Secretary will be blown sky-high.” |
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