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/drɒp ˈəʊpən/

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/drɒp ˈəʊpən/B2informal
  • ruВнезапно открыться или распахнуться, часто о рте, челюсти или двери, которые широко открываются от удивления или из-за отсутствия опоры.

To fall or swing open suddenly, often referring to a mouth, jaw, or door that opens wide in surprise or due to lack of support.

  1. Mouth falls open in surpriseB2informal

    To have one's mouth suddenly open wide, typically due to shock, amazement, or disbelief.

    ruОтвиснуть от удивления

    • Her jaw dropped open when she saw the surprise party.
    • His mouth dropped open in disbelief at the news.
    • The audience's mouths dropped open during the magic trick.