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Smash, blow, etc. something to smithereens

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Used to express that something was destroyed very thoroughly and violently. SlideThe antique vase hit the floor and was blown to smithereens.
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The phrase is often used for dramatic effect, not always literal complete destruction. SlideTheir latest arguments blew their friendship to smithereens.
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It invokes an image of something breaking into many tiny pieces, emphasizes ruin. SlideAfter the explosion, the safe was smashed to smithereens.