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snap, crackle and pop

idiom
Meaning

Any loud or audible noise.


Examples
SIMPLE

The old wooden floor began to snap, crackle and pop under my feet.

CONTEXTUAL

As the fireplace warmed up, the dry logs began to snap, crackle and pop in the quiet room.

COMPLEX

The frozen branches started to snap, crackle and pop as the weight of the heavy snow finally caused them to break.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blow this pop stand

    To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.

  2. 02

    cold snap

    A short and sudden period of cold weather.

  3. 03

    corporation pop

    Water, specifically drinking water supplied by a public utility company.

  4. 04

    in a snap

    At once, almost immediately, very quickly or suddenly.

  5. 05

    in the snap of one's fingers

    In a snap.

  6. 06

    pop in

    To pay a visit in an impromptu manner.

  7. 07

    pop one's cork

    To become explosively angry.

  8. 08

    pop one's wad

    To ejaculate; to cum.

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