pop one's cork
The idiom 'pop one's cork' has various meanings, often relating to strong emotional reactions or celebratory actions.
Definition
B2Emotional Reaction
(informal)To suddenly become extremely angry or upset.
Example
- He popped his cork when he found out about the mistake.
- Don't pop your cork over something so trivial.
C1Mental State
(informal)To start behaving irrationally or unpredictably.
Example
- After the stressful week, she finally popped her cork and started shouting at everyone.
B2Celebration
(informal)To celebrate enthusiastically, often involving the opening of a bottle of champagne or another sparkling beverage.
Example
- They popped their corks when they heard the good news.
C2Sexual
(vulgar)For a man, to ejaculate.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pop one's cork":
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