TAKEBYSTORM

take by storm

Verb

  1. To capture by means of a sudden, overwhelming attack.
    The soldiers took the castle by storm.
  2. To seize, overpower, or captivate in a sudden and forceful manner.
  3. To rapidly gain great popularity in (a place).


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