blow wide open in English

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Etymology: 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). Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=blow wide open}} blow wide open

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        "To expose (problems, lies, or corruption)."
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        "(figuratively, transitive) To expose (problems, lies, or corruption)."
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  "word": "blow wide open"
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"blow wide open" meaning in English

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