WorldAugust 9, 2026
bombproof
BOM-proof
Definition
Highly reliable, secure, or resistant to failure; essentially immune to being broken, challenged, or undermined.
Etymology
Originating in the mid-19th century as a literal term for structures designed to withstand explosives, it later evolved into a metaphorical term for something completely secure or foolproof.
In the news
The term describes the legal strategy or evidence being so robust that the criminal charges against the suspect are essentially unchallengeable.
Suspected Irish crime boss lands in Dublin after extradition from Dubai to face charges
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