to completely destroy someone or something in an explosion.
Do you know what's left over after a large star has blown itself to bits?
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blow (someone or something) to bits
To explode or otherwise destroy something into tiny, fragmentary pieces. The demolition crew came in and blew the house to bits.The small band of rebels didn't stand a chance; they were blown to bits as soon as the loyalists had them in sight.