spring open

Examples (10)

• The drawer sprang open with a jolt.
• Suddenly, the old wooden door sprang open in the wind.
• The latch was faulty, causing the gate to spring open unexpectedly.
• If you press this button, the secret compartment will spring open.
• Her eyes sprang open in surprise when she heard the news.
• He dropped the box, and its lid sprang open, scattering its contents.
• We watched as the flower buds slowly sprang open in the morning sun.
• The ancient book sprang open to a page with a forgotten map.
• Despite the lock, the weak suitcase sprang open during transit.
• The umbrella mechanism failed, making it spring open inside the house.