English / phrasal verb
Bomb out
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To fail completely or be thoroughly unsuccessful in an undertaking
In context
01
The initial blueprint for the zero-carbon skyscraper bombed out because the structural engineers overlooked natural ventilation airflow.
02
Without rigorous thermal insulation testing, ambitious green building initiatives often bomb out during extreme weather.
Synonyms
fail dismally,collapse,flop
Antonyms
succeed,triumph,flourish
Collocations
bomb out completely,project bombs out,bomb out during trials