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 force of the crash caused the seatbelt of Chaidez’s 4-year-old daughter to pop open, and the girl flew out of her booster seat.
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Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2024
But most Americans aren’t exactly ready to pop open the Champagne just yet.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 13 June 2024
Jelly’s eyes pop open wide, his jaw drops and one hand slowly moves up to touch his ink.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2024
Once settled, some of them pop open cans of Bud Light.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2024
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Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2024
But most Americans aren’t exactly ready to pop open the Champagne just yet.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 13 June 2024
Jelly’s eyes pop open wide, his jaw drops and one hand slowly moves up to touch his ink.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2024
Once settled, some of them pop open cans of Bud Light.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2024
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“Pop open.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20open. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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