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Be bombed out

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Used to describe places ruined by war-related bombings. SlideHistory books showed the bombed out remains of the old capital.
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The phrase carries a somber mood when referring to destruction caused by conflict. SlideVisiting the bombed out villages was a heartbreaking experience.