be (the) bomb

be (the) bomb

To be excellent, extremely entertaining, or of very high quality. This steak I ordered is bomb! I'm not usually a fan of action films, but that one was the bomb!See also: bomb

be the bomb

AMERICAN, INFORMALIf something or someone is the bomb, they are very successful, popular or attractive. Karen Forsley's watches are the bomb with the in crowd. So this is the bomb — the best superhero movie ever.See also: bomb

be the ˈbomb

(American English) be very good; be the best: Check out the new website. It’s the bomb! OPPOSITE: be the pitsSee also: bomb