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understand"flying open "

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helloemily
 
Reply Sun 18 Jun, 2006 03:56 am
In this setence :"the front door flying open ".How to understand "flying"?Does it mean"open the door with all strength?"Thank you.
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dlowan
 
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Reply Sun 18 Jun, 2006 05:13 am
If something flies open it means it opens rapidly...the phrase conveys a sense of something opening with speed and some drama.
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megamanXplosion
 
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Reply Sun 18 Jun, 2006 05:16 am
In that phrase "flying" means "moving swiftly."
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helloemily
 
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Reply Wed 21 Jun, 2006 12:46 am
express my thanks
I'm grateful for your reply.Your kind will help you forever.Best wishes. Smile
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