(idea) by cpwright Sat Nov 13 1999 at 9:00:52

Of software, to fail spectacularly; almost as serious as crash and burn. Se blow past, blow up.

From the Jargon File.

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(idea) by WickerNipple Thu Mar 15 2001 at 22:03:31
A graceful exit from some form of competition that would be too painful/harmful/expensive to maintain.

Not always a failure, knowing when to bow out in favor of new fields can often be a sign of wisdom.

...But it could also be a sign of cowardice.

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