meaning of "to crack a bottle"

[ildiko]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #65 "What a Cracker", question 4

In celebration at passing his examinations he invited everyone round to crack a ......... and have a drink with him.

(a) glass
(b) flask
(c) bottle
(d) jug

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #65 "What a Cracker", answer 4

In celebration at passing his examinations he invited everyone round to crack a bottle and have a drink with him.

Correct answer: (c) bottle

Your answer was: correct
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Hi,
Does this mean to rejoice?
Thanks,
Ildiko.

[Mister Micawber]

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'Crack a bottle' means to open a new bottle, but could be extended to mean 'celebrate with drinking'.
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