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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- 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.