with a bang
idiom
: in a sudden and exciting way
The movie begins/starts with a bang and never slows down.
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After closing for the snow emergency on Sunday and Tuesday, this is the Inn's way of reopening with a bang, said Evan Andrews, Montgomery Inn executive vice president.
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Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2026
For an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Robbie and hairstylist Bryce Scarlett kicked things off with a bang—well, a wave, anyway.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Promoted by the Sharks from the AHL last month, Chernyshov’s NHL career began with a bang with three goals and five assists in his first seven games.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
While novae are powerful, some stars really go out with a bang.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 Jan. 2026
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Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2026
For an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Robbie and hairstylist Bryce Scarlett kicked things off with a bang—well, a wave, anyway.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Promoted by the Sharks from the AHL last month, Chernyshov’s NHL career began with a bang with three goals and five assists in his first seven games.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
While novae are powerful, some stars really go out with a bang.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 Jan. 2026
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“With a bang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20a%20bang. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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