Doodle of the literal image: to crack open, split apart

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Literally says

to crack open, split apart

Actually means

I am figuratively splitting apart, past the point of coping

Who can you say it to?
Friends and coworkers Normal among people your own age. Skip it with elders, clients and officials.
Out loud, or only typed?
Say it or type it Works out loud and in chat.
Is it still used?
Settled in Past the fad stage, part of everyday speech.Last checked

When to say it

The grade posts, the parcel is 'lost', the finale kills your favorite. You send the cracked-face sticker and two characters. Louder than being tired, quieter than screaming. Friends read it as: hug incoming, questions later.

Hear it in the wild

Kuàidì yòu diū le, wǒ lièkāi.

My package got lost again, I'm cracking apart.

Kàndào chéngjì nà yí kè wǒ lièkāi le.

The moment I saw my score I cracked.

Quick answers

What does 裂开 mean?

I am figuratively splitting apart, past the point of coping

When do people say 裂开?

The grade posts, the parcel is 'lost', the finale kills your favorite. You send the cracked-face sticker and two characters. Louder than being tired, quieter than screaming. Friends read it as: hug incoming, questions later.

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