even worse

Posted by Lewis on September 06, 2004

In Reply to: Sounds 'orrible! posted by Lotg (OZ) on September 06, 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.)

"Blitz" is commonly used about housework - "having a blitz" usually means getting every room tidy and both the kitchen and bathroom spotlessly clean.

• Back to Blitzkrieg for a moment. Smokey Stover 08/September/04
  • Back to Blitzkrieg for a moment. David FG 09/September/04