open wide
Say "ah" precursor
Open wide is a command, typically from a dentist or doctor, asking someone to open their mouth as far as possible for examination or treatment.
Parents also use it when feeding young children, coaxing them to accept a spoonful of food.
The phrase has acquired humorous or suggestive undertones in informal contexts, playing on the idea of receptiveness or submission.
- gapingWide open, agape
- yawningOpening mouth when tired
- gapeStare with mouth ajar
- jaw dropShocked facial expression
- tongue depressorFlat stick for viewing throat
say ahh · tonsils · outspread · dentist · embrace · chasm · receptive · expansive · vulnerable · stretch · approachable · dilate · welcome · come on in · candid · tongue · deep breath · spacious
- Dentistdentist, dental floss, dental hygienist, cavity filling, cavity
- commandsgo, stop, wait, come, run