English · Phrasal verb Attested

blow apart

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To destroy (something) by explosion or figuratively similar disasters (e.g. a scandal for a company).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phá hủy bằng cách nổ hoặc thảm họa tương tự

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Impera's right below us. I'm pointing her straight down and hitting the gas. There's a military base down there that'll try to blow us apart before we hit. Let's not be here when that happens.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To take actions (e.g. adultery) that irresponsibly leads to the collapse of a family, marriage or relationship.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm sụp đổ gia đình, hôn nhân hoặc mối quan hệ bằng hành động vô trách nhiệm

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cause a project (e.g. band or website) to massively expand its fanbase and stature.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho dự án mở rộng quy mô và uy tín một cách đáng kể

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “blow apart” mean?

To destroy (something) by explosion or figuratively similar disasters (e.g. a scandal for a company).

Is “blow apart” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.