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Definition take something by storm in British English

take something by storm phrase

phrase
1

to be very successful in a particular place or among a particular group of people

Example

Jazz took London and Paris by storm in the 1920s.

Synonyms and related words
punch above your weight thrive prosper
2

to take control of a place using force and violence

Synonyms and related words
invade occupy suppress
Definition take something by storm in British English