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/Sounds like "sahl" (as in "salsa") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "POHR" (as in "port") + "LOHS" (as in "loan") + "EYE" (as in "eye") + "rehs" (as in "red")/

Meaning

To fail suddenly and spectacularly, to blow up or collapse all at once. Applies to situations, plans, projects, or relationships that fall apart in a sudden, irreversible way. The image is of something literally exploding into the air.

Examples

The meeting blew up when someone revealed the real numbers.

The company imploded after the financial scandal.

Regional synonyms

To burn your mouth with chile or hot spice. Also means to irritate, annoy, or push someone to their absolute limit with repeated behavior. The word captures both the physical heat of chile and the emotional burn of being pushed too far.