gape open

Frequency: 6.52.0 per million words

Describes a mouth, wound, or other opening that is wide open. Can be used figuratively.

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Examples (10)

  • Her mouth gaped open as the verdict was announced.
  • The wound gaped open, requiring immediate stitches.
  • She watched him, her mouth gaping open.
  • The empty cash box lay gaping open in one corner.
  • When the door gaped open at midnight, we knew the latch had failed.
  • He stood there with his jacket gaping open in the wind.
  • Their defenses gaped open after the early substitution.
  • By morning, the flower had gaped open to reveal a bright center.
  • I hate it when the trash bag gapes open and spills everywhere.
  • The canyon gaped open beneath us—a dizzying drop.