To blitz the zit

Posted by David FG on September 05, 2004

In Reply to: To blitz the zit posted by blitz on September 05, 2004

: Does it mean to "deal it with energy and attention?"

: and is it commonly-used?

No! Blitz is short for the German 'Blitzkrieg' meaning 'lightning war' and was used to describe the Nazi method of warfare - complete, devastating, bombardment by throwing everything - planes, artillery, infantry, the lot - at the enemy to achieve a fast and total victory by means of the complete destruction of the other side.

In its much weaker sense, it means to attack ferociously. It is in common use, at least in the UK (perhaps not too surprisingly.)

• Sounds 'orrible! Lotg (OZ) 06/September/04
  • Even worse Lewis 06/September/04
    • Back to Blitzkrieg for a moment. Smokey Stover 08/September/04
      • Back to Blitzkrieg for a moment. David FG 09/September/04