pop open
idiom
1
: to open suddenly and quickly
The suitcase/lid popped open.
2
: to open (something) suddenly and quickly
She popped the umbrella open.
He popped open a cold beer.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 23 May 2025
Unlike plastic prescription vials or generic plastic pillboxes, these specialty pillboxes are unlikely to crack or pop open and spill their contents out.
—Seraphina Seow, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2025
Well, the rumors are true thanks to a button closure that must be pushed to pop open the lid.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Just pop open a can, puree it with a food processor or blender, or keep things simple and mash it straight into a simmering sauce with a fork.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 11 Apr. 2025
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 23 May 2025
Unlike plastic prescription vials or generic plastic pillboxes, these specialty pillboxes are unlikely to crack or pop open and spill their contents out.
—Seraphina Seow, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2025
Well, the rumors are true thanks to a button closure that must be pushed to pop open the lid.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Just pop open a can, puree it with a food processor or blender, or keep things simple and mash it straight into a simmering sauce with a fork.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pop open
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“Pop open.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20open. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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