How to Pronounce "blow wide open"
expression
BLOH WYDE OH-puhn
bl-OH wyde OH-puhn
Definition
To reveal something completely, often a secret, mystery, or crime, making all the facts clear. Used when something hidden is exposed or discovered in a dramatic way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈwaɪd/ /ˈoʊpən
British English
blˈəʊ/ /wˈaɪd/ /ˈəʊpən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLOH WYDE OH-puhn
UK
bl-OH wyde OH-puhn
Listen in Context
The police blew the case wide open after finding new evidence.
The story was blown wide open by a journalist.
Their secret was blown wide open during the investigation.
A simple tip from a neighbor blew the mystery wide open.