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blitz

[blɪts]

blitz Definition

  • 1an intense and sudden military attack
  • 2a sudden, energetic, and concerted effort, typically on a specific task or activity

Using blitz: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blitz" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The city was destroyed in a massive blitz during the war.

  • Example

    The company launched a marketing blitz to promote their new product.

  • Example

    The team's blitz defense prevented the opposing team from scoring.

blitz Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for blitz

Idioms Using blitz

  • to dominate or take over a market by aggressively promoting or selling a product or service

    Example

    Their company plans to blitz the market with their new line of products.

  • to impress or overwhelm someone with one's charm or enthusiasm

    Example

    He blitzed her off her feet with his romantic gestures.

  • blitz somebody's inbox

    to send a large number of emails to someone in a short period of time

    Example

    The marketing team blitzed the CEO's inbox with their proposal.

Phrases with blitz

  • a type of chess game where each player has a limited amount of time to make all their moves

    Example

    He enjoys playing blitz chess online with other players.

  • extremely drunk or under the influence of drugs

    Example

    After drinking too much at the party, he was completely blitzed out.

  • to do something quickly and efficiently, often without paying attention to details

    Example

    She managed to blitz through her homework in just an hour.

Origins of blitz

from German 'Blitz', meaning 'lightning'

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Summary: blitz in Brief

The term 'blitz' [blɪts] refers to an intense and sudden military attack or a sudden, energetic, and concerted effort, typically on a specific task or activity. It can be used in various contexts, such as a marketing blitz or a blitz chess game. The idiom 'blitz somebody off their feet' means to impress or overwhelm someone with one's charm or enthusiasm.