shattered by intention?
The phrase is a metaphor for a deliberate act that shatters something, either physically or metaphorically.
Example:
- The politician's statement was a deliberate attempt to undermine public trust.
- The company's decision to lay off employees was a deliberate act of greed.
Origin:
The phrase is thought to have originated in the 19th century, when it was used to describe the deliberate burning of crops or buildings.
Variations:
- Intentional shatter
- Deliberate break
- Deliberately shattered