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meaning of "to crack a bottle"



 
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meaning of "to crack a bottle" #1 (permalink) Sat Aug 25, 2007 20:53 pm   meaning of "to crack a bottle"
 

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ESL/EFL Test #65 "What a Cracker", question 4

In celebration at passing his examinations he invited everyone round to crack a ......... and have a drink with him.

(a) glass
(b) flask
(c) bottle
(d) jug

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ESL/EFL Test #65 "What a Cracker", answer 4

In celebration at passing his examinations he invited everyone round to crack a bottle and have a drink with him.

Correct answer: (c) bottle

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Does this mean to rejoice?
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meaning of "to crack a bottle" #2 (permalink) Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:48 am   meaning of "to crack a bottle"
 

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'Crack a bottle' means to open a new bottle, but could be extended to mean 'celebrate with drinking'.
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