crack open

== English == === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -əʊpən === Verb === crack open (third-person singular simple present cracks open, present participle cracking open, simple past and past participle cracked open) (informal) To open (a bottle, can, etc. of drink, especially alcoholic drink), especially in order to celebrate; also extended to other packaged items. (informal) To start reading (a book). Synonym: crack a book Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see crack,‎ open. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====