pop open
idiom
1
: to open suddenly and quickly
The suitcase/lid popped open.
2
: to open (something) suddenly and quickly
She popped the umbrella open.
He popped open a cold beer.
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When you’re done, simply pop open the large dustbin and empty debris directly into the trash—no tugging out tangled hair or gunk required.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Ready to pop open an ice-cold Slice Soda Shirley Temple?
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Apps pop open faster and Windows stops dragging, so everyday stuff just feels smoother.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Users unlock their smart phones, pop open Google/Apple Maps, and literally have the world at their fingertips.
—Steve Tengler, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Ready to pop open an ice-cold Slice Soda Shirley Temple?
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Apps pop open faster and Windows stops dragging, so everyday stuff just feels smoother.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Users unlock their smart phones, pop open Google/Apple Maps, and literally have the world at their fingertips.
—Steve Tengler, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Pop open.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20open. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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