Smithereens (Noun)
Meaning
A collection of small fragments considered as a whole; "Berlin was bombed to smithereens"; "his hopes were dashed to smithereens"; "I wanted to smash him to smithereens"; "the toilet bowl ws blown to smithereens".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The city was reduced to smithereens after the devastating earthquake.
- Her dreams of becoming a professional dancer were shattered to smithereens when she suffered a career-ending injury.
- The vase fell to the floor and was broken to smithereens, its delicate pieces scattered everywhere.
- The ancient temple was blown to smithereens by the invading army, leaving nothing but rubble behind.
- The fragile ego of the arrogant celebrity was crushed to smithereens when his scandalous behavior was exposed to the public.