snap (sth) open

Frequency: 7.411.5 per million words

to open something quickly with a sharp sound

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Examples (10)

  • She snapped the book open to the first page.
  • With a quick flick, he snapped his pocketknife open.
  • The old wooden box snapped open revealing its dusty contents.
  • Can you snap this stubborn lid open for me?
  • He heard a click as the briefcase snapped open.
  • The technician snapped the access panel open to reveal the wiring.
  • The child tried to snap the toy's battery compartment open.
  • A gust of wind made the window snap open suddenly.
  • Don't just pull, you need to snap the cover open from the side.
  • The detective carefully snapped the antique locket open.