be likely to explode
Frequency: 6.00.9 per million words
Indicates a high probability of exploding.
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Examples (10)
- The old gas tank is likely to explode if not handled carefully.
- That bomb is likely to explode within the next hour.
- The pressure cooker is likely to explode if the valve gets blocked.
- Any device with such faulty wiring is likely to explode unexpectedly.
- The firework is likely to explode prematurely in this heat.
- The situation is likely to explode into violence if tensions continue.
- His temper is likely to explode when he hears the news.
- The boiler is likely to explode due to excessive pressure buildup.
- That grenade is likely to explode on impact.
- The mine is likely to explode if anyone steps on it.