to crack open a cold one

Written By Brandon Douglas

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In Canadian English, this expression typically means:

  1. to drink a cold beer

NOTE

This expression has a positive connotation related to relaxation.

EXAMPLES

  1. “I plan to crack open a cold one, eat some pizza and watch some sports. Apart from that, I have no other plans this weekend. Why do you ask? You wanna hang?”

  2. “Many Canadians enjoy the summer by cracking open a cold one with friends, neighbours, or family members, while spending time at the lake.”

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