throw sth open
Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words
to open something, like a door or window, suddenly and with force
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Examples (10)
- He threw the double doors open in a dramatic gesture.
- The gardener threw the garden gate open to let the sunshine in.
- With a flourish, the magician threw the curtains open, revealing his trick.
- She threw the window open to let in some fresh air.
- The unexpected guest threw the front door open and barged inside.
- The soldiers threw the barricade open to advance.
- He threw the heavy shutters open to admire the view.
- The playwright threw the stage curtains open to begin the performance.
- In an act of defiance, she threw the cell door open.
- The wind threw the garage door open with a loud bang.