spread sth open

Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words

to open something fully

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Examples (10)

  • He had a newspaper spread open on his knee while he waited.
  • She spread the map open on the table to plan their hiking route.
  • The eagle spread its massive wings open before taking flight from the cliff.
  • I carefully spread the old letter open to read the fading ink.
  • He spread his hands open in a gesture of peace and honesty.
  • They spread the large picnic blanket open on the lush green grass.
  • The architect's blueprint was spread open across the entire desk.
  • Could you help me spread this heavy plastic tarp open over the woodpile?
  • She spread the heavy book open at the chapter about ancient history.
  • The decorative fan was spread open, revealing an intricate hand-painted scene.