rush and gush

[Bushwhacker]

In the following sentence:

With a rush and gush, the house collapsed into its foundation

What does "rush and gush" mean?

It seems a way of saying "quickly, suddenly and exploding" but I think I miss something.

Thanks

 

[Barb_D]

Yes, you have th idea. I don't know how a house could "gush" when it collapsed, unless there was a mudslide behind it, but you have the right idea.

 

[BobK]

:up: ... or maybe there was a subterranean water-course... ;-)

b

 

[bhaisahab]

:up: ... or maybe there was a subterranean water-course... ;-)

b

Oh Bob, you are such a card.