blow apart

English

Verb

blow apart (third-person singular simple present blows apart, present participle blowing apart, simple past blew apart, past participle blown apart)

1. (transitive, for an item or group) To destroy (something) by explosion or figuratively similar disasters (e.g. a scandal for a company).
2. (transitive) To take actions (e.g. adultery) that irresponsibly leads to the collapse of a family, marriage or relationship.
3. (transitive) To cause a project (e.g. band or website) to massively expand its fanbase and stature.