Sentence examples for dropped open from inspiring English sources

The phrase "dropped open" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that has suddenly or unexpectedly opened, often referring to a person's mouth or an object.
Example: "When she heard the shocking news, her mouth dropped open in disbelief."
Alternatives: "fell open" or "opened wide".

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Her mouth dropped open.

The New Yorker

My mouth dropped open.

The New York Times - Travel

Charlie's mouth dropped open.

The New Yorker

Our mouths all dropped open.

The New York Times

His mouth dropped open.

The New Yorker

"People's jaws dropped open".

The New York Times

Davis's mouth dropped open in surprise.

The New York Times - Sports

My friends' mouths dropped open.

The Guardian - Travel

My mouth just dropped open".

The New Yorker

Here's where my mouth dropped open.

The Washington Post

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Between its abutments were ten piers, framing eleven gates that could be lifted or dropped, opened or shut, like windows.

The New Yorker

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