go bang—explode or burst with a loud noise:
- He saw flashes and heard an automatic go bang.
Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase bang go—used when it suddenly becomes obvious that smth. cannot be kept or achieved:
- Bang goes his influence, maybe his job, if the two countries reach a real understanding.
go with a bang —(also: go off with a bang ) go very well or successfully; have an impressive effect:
- The party went with a bang, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.