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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Keep a few of each on hand to pop open and sip over ice for a breezy, easy welcome drink.
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Down in his lair, Pennywise is sleeping, but apparently not too soundly — as soon as the meteor piece melts, his eyes pop open.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Down in his lair, Pennywise is sleeping, but apparently not too soundly — as soon as the meteor piece melts, his eyes pop open.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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 3 Jan. 2026.
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