smash up
To break something into many pieces or completely wreck it.
Meanings
To damage or destroy a vehicle in a crash or collision.
"She completely smashed up her car when she skidded on the wet road."
To destroy or vandalize a place or object by breaking things violently.
"Rioters smashed up several storefronts along the main street."
To hit or crash into something with great force, causing extensive damage.
"The lorry smashed up the barrier and came to a halt in the ditch."
Common in both British and American English. Often used for cars (a car accident), properties (vandalism), or in music criticism ('smash-up' as a mashup). The noun 'smash-up' (a crash) is also widely used.
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