Collocations for explode - verb
1. blow up
VERB + EXPLODE
be liable to
The chemical is liable to explode on contact with water.
The chemical is liable to explode on contact with water.
fail to
A blast bomb was thrown but the device failed to explode.
A blast bomb was thrown but the device failed to explode.
2. get angry/dangerous/moving
ADV.
literally | suddenly
VERB + EXPLODE
be about to, be ready to, be set to
A row over public spending is set to explode.
A row over public spending is set to explode.
be liable to, be likely to | seem to
PREP.
into
He suddenly exploded into action.
He suddenly exploded into action.
with
She literally exploded with anger.
She literally exploded with anger.