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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

An epic comeback in a sports match, especially soccer, where a team overcomes a losing result to win. The most legendary remontadas live forever in fans' memories and are a deeply celebrated part of Latin American soccer culture.