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Have a blast

Have a blast

Meaning

Have an especially good time.

Examples

We are loving our holiday here in the West Indies. Were having a blast.

Where did it originate?

USA, mid 20th century.

Where is it used?

Mostly USA.

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Writer and researcher on the origins of phrases and the creator of the Phrase Finder website. Over the past 26 years more than 700 million of his pages have been downloaded by readers. He is one of the most popular and trusted sources of information on phrases and idioms.
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