nuke it from orbit en · VERB
Etymology
Alteration of dialog from the 1986 movie Aliens in which Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) proposes a solution to an infestation of dangerous creatures: "I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
Meanings
- (humorous, informal, often) To completely eliminate a dangerous or undesirable thing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nukes it from orbit | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| nuked it from orbit | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| nuked it from orbit | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| nuking it from orbit | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |