break open (something)

to suddenly and clearly begin to win a competition.

Several quick goals helped Hewlett break open a close game and beat the Tigers by 10 points.

• for part
• for Pete's sake
• for quids
• for real
• for short
• for someone's part
• for some reason
• for some reason or other
• for something's own sake
• for starters
• for sure
• for that matter
• for the asking
• for the best
• for the better
• for the birds
• for the heck of it
• for the hell of it
• for the life of
• for the life of you
• for the long haul
• for the moment
• for the most part
• for the present
• for the record