The boffo In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the boffo", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-07-12 06:07

Meaning of The boffo (redirected from a boffo )

A boffo phrase informal

noun

Used to indicate a a hugely successful and popular film or play.

The Old Guard is a real boffo, and I have seen it three times.

Many people behind the scenes also contributed their efforts to make this film become a boffo.

adjective

Great or terrific.

Her performance was so boffo that everyone stood up to applause her.

They had a boffo holiday despite the bad weather.

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