Take (someone, something, or some place) by storm In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take (someone, something, or some place) by storm", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-08-04 11:08

Meaning of Take (someone, something, or some place) by storm

Take (someone, something, or some place) by storm verb phrase

To seize or take control of someone, something, or some place with a sudden and fierce attack

The police took the house by storm and arrested all the smugglers.

The castle is surrounded by a deep moat so it is difficult to take it by storm.

To have a rapid and great fame or success in a place, a field or a particular group of people

His new movie has taken all the cinemas by storm.

Her fall collection has taken the fashion world by storm these days.

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Grammar and Usage of Take (someone, something, or some place) by storm

Verb Forms

  • takes (someone, something, or some place) by storm
  • taking (someone, something, or some place) by storm
  • took (someone, something, or some place) by storm
  • taken (someone, something, or some place) by storm

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

Origin of Take (someone, something, or some place) by storm

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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