English Explanatory Dictionary

on blast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. In an embarrassing position from having been publicly denounced or exposed, especially from being shamed on social media.
  2. Of a device, set to a very high volume.

Word forms

on blast

Etymology

A back-formation from put someone on blast.

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