suddenly open

Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words

To open unexpectedly and quickly.

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Examples (10)

  • The door suddenly flew open with a loud bang.
  • Her eyes suddenly opened wide in disbelief.
  • A hidden panel suddenly opened, revealing a secret room.
  • The old chest suddenly opened, spilling its contents.
  • Without warning, the floodgates suddenly opened.
  • The car door suddenly flew open as it went around the corner.
  • The curtains suddenly opened, letting in the morning light.
  • His mouth suddenly opened in a gasp of surprise.
  • The trapdoor suddenly opened beneath his feet.
  • The flower's petals suddenly opened to the warmth of the sun.