with a blast
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5.9
- idiom
- Informal
:
con gran entusiasmo
- In stoppage time, Rapids midfielder Martin Rivero nearly tied the game again with a blast from just outside the box that skimmed over the crossbar.
Examples
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Others had tears in their fabric and needed repairs. In all the confusion, the cold front moved in with a blast of 40-knot winds and freezing rain.
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Plants burst forth in spring with all the raging energy of that blinding fireball that keeps us toasty warm, and this fall they are determined to go out with a blast before their deep sleep sets in for the long winter ahead.
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The last note: M7 Fresh opens with a blast of citrus; it's very pleasant, and after half an hour, it turns into the classic M7.
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The party started with a blast, as everyone danced and sang along to the music.
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She entered the room with a blast, bringing excitement and energy that lifted everyone's spirits.
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They celebrated the holiday with a blast, enjoying fireworks and delicious food together.
Synonyms
104
2.9
In a way that is not controlled and shows strong feeling
37
3.5
In a way that shows strong interest and excitement
28
5.1
In an exciting way that attracts a lot of attention
27
1.0
In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest
19
3.0
With great joy and excitement
8
3.0
In a lively and eager way
5
3.0
In a way that shows great happiness and excitement
5
4.4
To do something very suddenly and with great force
2
6.0
In a very happy and excited way
2
2.9
In a very happy way that shows pleasure
1
5.1
In a lively, excited way
1
5.3
In a way that shows great joy and excitement
1
7.4
In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling
1
7.5
In a loud, wild, and very lively way
1
6.0
To do something with a lot of energy and joy
1
7.4
Showing great pleasure and excitement
1
5.2
In a cheerful, positive, lively way
1
7.7
In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness
1
5.3
In a lively and excited way
1
5.1
In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement
1
7.0
In a way that shows great joy after success
1
6.0
In a way that shows very strong happiness and excitement
1
4.1
In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way
1
7.2
In a very loud and excited way
1
6.4
In a way that makes you feel very happy and full of energy
In a way that shows great joy after a win
In a way that shows great excitement and strong feeling
Very excited and happy in an obvious way
In a playful, lively way that shows enjoyment
With strong, lively energy, often loudly
In a happy, lively way that shows joy
Antonyms
How Enthusiastic
- Informal
1
5.9
37
3.5
8
3.0
34
1.0
110
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward composition of 'with' (marking manner) + 'a' + 'blast' where 'blast' is defined as an occasion of great fun, so the meaning 'in a lively or exciting manner' follows directly from the constituent meanings and the common English pattern 'with + noun' (e.g. with enthusiasm, with joy). Although 'blast' is colloquial, its sense of 'having fun' is transparent and predictable for a B1 learner who knows the noun.
Etymology
With a blast may come from the loud noise of fireworks or a cannon used at celebrations. The strong image of a big blast makes the moment feel full of energy and fun, so the phrase now means 'in a lively or exciting way'.