Smithereens
Posted by Bob Rollins on October 20, 2003
I submit that the word 'smithereens' refers to the sparks or slag-waste in a Smith's shop. Therefore, the phrase: "Blown to smithereenes" refers to that part after the blow, not worth keeping.
- Smithereens ESC 21/October/03
- Smithereens R. Berg 21/October/03