The phrase suggests graphic violence; avoid in sensitive situations. His character in the movie was so ruthless, he actually blew his rival's brains out.
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Crime Dramas
Commonly heard in crime-related movies and TV shows. In the police series, the detective said he saw too many cases where criminals blew their victims' brains out.
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Informal
Used in informal contexts, it's too graphic for polite conversation. When he lost the game, he said, 'I might as well blow my brains out!'