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.