1. Ý Nghĩa
Drop a bombshell: tiết lộ, công bố những tin tức, bí mật, thông tin gây sốc, tạo ra sự bất ngờ, hoặc một tiết lộ quan trọng, có khả năng gây náo động hoặc ảnh hưởng mạnh mẽ đến hoàn cảnh hiện tại hoặc những người có liên quan.
2. Ví dụ/Examples
Sarah dropped a bombshell that she had gotten divorced and was planning on heading overseas during the family dinner.
She has dropped the bombshell that she has been accepted into her dream university.
He drops the bombshell that he will be leaving his job and launching his own company.
The bombshell that Maria has received acceptance into her dream university has been dropped by her beloved mother.
During a therapy session, Jane dropped a bombshell that she had been leading a double life for the past decade.
My boss dropped a bombshell that our department is being shrunk, and many of us will be laid off.
Olivia: Sam, I have some news to share with you.
Sam: What’s up, Olivia? What’s the news?
Olivia: Well, I just checked the weather forecast, and it looks like rain will be pouring the entire time we’re at the beach the next week.
Sam: What? Are you serious? You’re dropping the bombshell that our long-awaited beach vacation will be ruined by rain?
Olivia: I’m afraid so. I couldn’t believe it either when I saw the forecast. We didn’t expect that at all, that much is clear.
Sam: This really disappoints me. We’ve been eager to unwind on the sand and enjoy the sunshine. It feels like all of our plans have now been shattered.
Olivia: I know, Sam. It’s a real bummer. But perhaps we can think of some alternative indoor pastimes or visit local sights. We still have time together, and we can make the most of it.
Sam: I suppose you’re right. Don’t let the rain entirely depress our spirits. We’ll find a way to enjoy ourselves, even if it’s not what we originally envisioned.