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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The offense would naturally have a player pop open for a quick and close shot or give them a player with the ball or a clear dodging alley. Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 7 June 2025 The old flowers give way to long, thin seed pods that ripen and pop open for easy seed saving or reseeding in warmer zones. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 May 2025 Instead, pop open those internet tabs and get shopping — these 15 sales might just be the best part of your weekend. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 23 May 2025 Unlike plastic prescription vials or generic plastic pillboxes, these specialty pillboxes are unlikely to crack or pop open and spill their contents out. Seraphina Seow, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pop open

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“Pop open.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20open. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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