blow wide open

Questions

What does blow wide open mean?

To expose (problems, lies, or corruption).

Where does blow wide open come from?

The figurativeness relies on a metaphor where things that were formerly concealed (hidden from view) are now being thoroughly exposed (brought out in the open), as if by an explosion (compare blow (something) up (vt) and blow (something) away).

How to pronounce blow wide open

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “blow wide open” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.