crack open

Definitions

1. 1

   To open (a bottle, can, etc. of drink, especially alcoholic drink), especially in order…

   To open (a bottle, can, etc. of drink, especially alcoholic drink), especially in order to celebrate; also extended to other packaged items.

   • 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.
2. 2

   To start reading (a book).

   • You better crack open that algebra textbook if you plan on passing your mid-term exam.
3. 3

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see crack, open.

   • I cracked open the fossilised rock with a hammer.

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