Catapult (someone or something) into (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "catapult (someone or something) into (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Catapult (someone or something) into (something)

Catapult (someone or something) into (something) American British verb phrase

1. To throw someone or something violently into a certain place with or as if with a catapult.
 

The naughty kids catapulted the stone into the beehive.

The storm catapulted many objects into inhabitants' houses, causing disastrous damage.

2. To increase one's fame, glory, or social status, etc. 
 

That Facebook triumphed over other social networks has catapulted Mark Zuckerberg into the spotlight.

The concert raising money for homeless people catapulted Jenny into fame.

The first prize in the Marketing competition really catapults me into glory in the school time.

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Grammar and Usage of Catapult (someone or something) into (something)

Verb Forms

  • catapult (someone or something) into (something)
  • catapults (someone or something) into (something)
  • catapulted (someone or something) into (something)
  • catapulting (someone or something) into (something)

The verb "catapult" should be conjugated according to its tense.
 

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