Throw open In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "throw open", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-08-31 08:08

Meaning of Throw open

Throw open verb phrase

A noun and pronoun is often put between "throw" and "open".

To open something in a quick or forceful way

Jane threw open the door and stepped into the room.

We threw the box open to see what's inside.

To allow something to be accessible to a wide range of people

The director will throw the art gallery open to the public.

This problem will be thrown open to the public for discussion.

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above board
Used to describe something that is done in an honest, legitimate and open way.
shout (something) from the rooftop(s)

To tell everyone about or publicize something

crack open a/the bottle

To open a bottle of alcoholic drink .

 

 

come out in the open with (something)

To make something public.

Grammar and Usage of Throw open

Verb Forms

  • threw open
  • throwing open
  • thrown open
  • throws open

The verb "throw" should be conjugated according to its tense

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one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

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