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smash up

idiom
Meaning

To destroy, or be destroyed by smashing.

Examples
SIMPLE

The child managed to smash up his favorite toy.

CONTEXTUAL

The driver lost control on the icy road and managed to smash up the front of his car.

COMPLEX

After the argument, he felt a sudden, destructive urge to smash up the furniture in the empty apartment.

Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    all to smash

    Ruined; bankrupt.

  2. 02

    smash hit

    Something that is tremendously popular or successful.

  3. 03

    smash someone's face in

    To beat someone violently.

  4. 04

    smash someone's head

    To beat up someone violently.

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