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to drop an atomic F-bomb

to drop an atomic F-bomb

9.7
To use the F-word to shock people
  • idiom
  • Offensive
translation icon : soltar un taco
  • The comedian didn't hesitate to drop an atomic F-bomb during the live show, shocking the audience.

Examples

  • Don't drop an atomic F-bomb in front of the kids!

  • Tensions were high in the meeting until Jake finally dropped an atomic F-bomb and everyone went silent.

  • She accidentally dropped an atomic F-bomb in front of her boss and immediately regretted it.

  • He dropped an atomic F-bomb during the meeting.

  • During the intense debate, she dropped an atomic F-bomb, surprising everyone in the room.

  • The actor decided to drop an atomic F-bomb in his speech, which left the audience stunned.

  • In a fit of frustration, he dropped an atomic F-bomb that echoed throughout the small café.

Synonyms

to swear
vsto drop an atomic F-bomb
  • Offensive
253 4.3

To use rude or offensive words, often when angry

is more extreme, aiming to shock with one very strong expletive
to curse
vsto drop an atomic F-bomb
  • Offensive
192 4.1

To say bad words in anger

is often stronger and chosen for dramatic shock rather than anger
to cuss
vsto drop an atomic F-bomb
  • NSFW
30 8.1

To say swear words when angry or frustrated

is more dramatic and may be used for shock not only anger
to eff
vsto drop an atomic F-bomb
  • Offensive
3 9.9

To say strong swear words like 'fuck' when angry

focuses on shock by using the explicit expletive rather than milder forms
to drop the f-bomb
vsto drop an atomic F-bomb
  • Offensive
9.9

Say the rude word 'fuck', often in a situation where it surprises or offends people

is used for dramatic shock rather than casual profanity
to turn the air blue
vsto drop an atomic F-bomb
  • Offensive
9.9

To use swear words, often when angry

is more specific about using a single strongest expletive for effect
to let out a curse
vsto drop an atomic F-bomb
  • Offensive
6.8

To say a bad word when you feel angry or hurt

is typically planned for dramatic effect rather than a sudden outburst

How Profane

to drop an atomic F-bomb
  • Offensive
9.7
to curse
  • Offensive
192 4.1
to swear
  • Offensive
253 4.3

Surface Forms

drop an atomic F-bomb infinitive
dropped an atomic F-bomb past
dropped an atomic F-bomb past participle
dropping an atomic F-bomb present participle
drops an atomic F-bomb third person singular

Morphology

drop + an + atomic + F-bomb

The components give partial cues: 'drop' (insert or utter), 'bomb' (an explosive utterance) and 'atomic' (very intense) suggest a highly forceful utterance, and the letter 'F' can hint at the F-word. However, mapping 'F' to the taboo word 'fuck' and the idiomatic construction 'F-bomb' requires cultural/idiomatic knowledge beyond literal meanings, so the exact sense is not fully predictable to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Drop an atomic F-bomb mixes the common saying drop the F-bomb (to say 'fuck') with the image of an atomic bomb, something huge and shocking. So, it paints the picture of a very powerful, shocking swear that silences people, which is why it means to use a very strong swear word.