make an unexpected, startling or disturbing announcement
reveal surprising information or news
My sister dropped a bombshell by announcing she was discontinuing her study for a job.
Ruth dropped a bombshell when she told us she is pregnant.
I do not have the courage to drop that kind of bombshell on my family.
The boss dropped a bombshell, saying my leave application was rejected by the director.
The Australian Cricket Board dropped a bombshell when they announced that they won’t go to play the series in Pakistan this year.
Jane dropped a bombshell when she said she was leaving.
There is no origin for this idiom
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