throw open the shutters
Frequency: 5.12.6 per million words
To open shutters wide with a sudden, forceful movement.
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Examples (10)
- He threw open the shutters to let in the morning sun.
- With a dramatic flourish, she threw open the heavy wooden shutters.
- The old man threw open the shutters to air out the dusty room.
- As soon as the storm passed, they threw open the shutters to assess the damage.
- The innkeeper threw open the shutters to greet the arriving guests.
- She threw open the shutters with a sense of urgency, seeking light.
- The children excitedly threw open the shutters, eager to see the snow.
- He threw open the shutters to reveal a stunning panoramic view.
- Once the lockdown was lifted, the shopkeeper threw open the shutters with relief.
- The sound of the wind made her instinctively throw open the shutters.