break open

break open — (something) to suddenly and clearly begin to win a competition. Several quick goals helped Hewlett break open a close game and beat the Tigers by 10 points …   New idioms dictionary

break open — verb 1. open with force (Freq. 2) He broke open the picnic basket • Hypernyms: ↑open, ↑open up • Verb Frames: Somebody s something They want to break open the doors …   Useful english dictionary

break-open — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: from break open, v. : characterized by breaking for loading a break open revolver …   Useful english dictionary

break open something — break open (something) to suddenly and clearly begin to win a competition. Several quick goals helped Hewlett break open a close game and beat the Tigers by 10 points …   New idioms dictionary

Break open a coldie — have a drink (usually a beer) …   Dictionary of Australian slang

break open a coldie — Australian Slang have a drink (usually a beer) …   English dialects glossary

To break open — Break Break (br[=a]k), v. t. [imp. {broke} (br[=o]k), (Obs. {Brake}); p. p. {Broken} (br[=o] k n), (Obs. {Broke}); p. pr. & vb. n. {Breaking}.] [OE. breken, AS. brecan; akin to OS. brekan, D. breken, OHG. brehhan, G. brechen, Icel. braka to creak …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Break — (br[=a]k), v. t. [imp. {broke} (br[=o]k), (Obs. {Brake}); p. p. {Broken} (br[=o] k n), (Obs. {Broke}); p. pr. & vb. n. {Breaking}.] [OE. breken, AS. brecan; akin to OS. brekan, D. breken, OHG. brehhan, G. brechen, Icel. braka to creak, Sw. braka …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Break-action — A break action firearm is one whose barrels are hinged, and rotate perpendicular to the bore axis to expose the breech and allow loading and unloading of ammunition. A separate operation may be required for the cocking of a hammer to fire the new …   Wikipedia

break — 1. v. & n. v. (past broke or archaic brake; past part. broken or archaic broke) 1 tr. & intr. a separate into pieces under a blow or strain; shatter. b make or become inoperative, esp. from damage (the toaster has broken). c break a bone in or… …   Useful english dictionary

break — Synonyms and related words: abeyance, about ship, about face, abrade, abrasion, abscond, abysm, abyss, accidentality, acclimate, acclimatize, accommodate, accommodation, accustom, actuarial calculation, adapt, adaptation, adjust, adjustment,… …   Moby Thesaurus