boom goes the dynamite

phrase

Etymology

Coined by Brian Collins, a college student from Ball State, during a collegiate basketball sportscast.

Definitions

  1. Indicating that something spectacular has happened, particularly where a plan or an…

    Indicating that something spectacular has happened, particularly where a plan or an effort has successfully culminated.

    • Brown and Paden ride the Silverado chairway to heaven. And...boom goes the dynamite.
    • "Fine, have it your way." ¶ And boom goes the dynamite! ¶ I had won the battle.
    • Boom goes the dynamite, scores are tied, and we are even-steven!

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