Meaning of crack open | Babel Free
Definitions
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To open (a bottle, can, etc. of drink, especially alcoholic drink), especially in order to celebrate; also extended to other packaged items. informal
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To start reading (a book). informal
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see crack, open.
Examples
“crack open a cold one”
“Let's crack open a few beers and get the party started.”
“After Christmas dinner we cracked open a box of chocolates.”
“You better crack open that algebra textbook if you plan on passing your mid-term exam.”
“I cracked open the fossilised rock with a hammer.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.