fly open

Frequency: 6.05.2 per million words

To open suddenly and with force.

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Examples (10)

  • Suddenly the door flew open with a bang.
  • The strong wind caused the window to fly open unexpectedly.
  • His eyes flew open in surprise when he heard the news.
  • The old chest lid flew open, revealing ancient treasures.
  • During the storm, several cupboard doors flew open and slammed shut.
  • The emergency exit flew open as the train jolted.
  • She pushed the curtains aside, and the windows flew open to the morning breeze.
  • The gate flew open under the pressure of the crowd.
  • When the car crashed, the glove compartment flew open and its contents scattered.
  • He watched as the book he was reading flew open to a random page.