Crack open

Verb

Définitions

1.VerbTo 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.VerbTo start reading (a book).

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

3.VerbUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see crack,‎ open.

"I cracked open the fossilised rock with a hammer."

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