by storm

phrase

: by or as if by employing a bold swift frontal movement especially with the intent of defeating or winning over quickly
took the literary world by storm

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of by storm was in 1649

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“By storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20storm. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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