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Meanings of throw open in English

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Usage of throw open in English
1
Her desire had been to throw open windows and let in light.
A Spirit in Prison
2
Let a just nation throw open to them the city of promise:
State of the Union Addresses
3
The Albaycin is ready to throw open its gates to receive you.
Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada, from the mss. of Fray Anto...
4
Will you throw open your parlors to him; invite him to dinner?
Redburn. His First Voyage / Being the Sailor Boy Confessions and...
5
He resisted the urge to throw open the shutters and heavy drapes.
The bone palace
6
How does one throw open the doors to the enemy, with honor?
The Memoirs of Cleopatra
7
We entered the chamber, and Panahesi rushed to throw open the window.
Nefertiti
8
The Duke signed to the ushers to throw open the doors.
The Valley of Decision
9
The beautiful gardens he determined to throw open to the public.
The History of Tasmania, Volume I
10
Kit, stand ready to throw open the door when I give the word.
Ted Strong in Montana / Or, With Lariat and Spur
11
She would throw open the whole house and tea should flow like water.
Under the Skylights
12
So Paris wanted to throw open the gates of our home to them?
Helen of troy
13
It seemed to throw open every door, and unlock every heart.
Old Christmas
14
But not everyone has the luxury of being able to throw open windows.
BBC
15
Besides this, his name will throw open many doors to me.
Women in the Life of Balzac
16
Then the door of the place was thrown open, and Israel entered.
The Scapegoat
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Throw open through the time
Throw open across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common