crack a bottle crack a bottle {v. phr.} To open a new bottle of alcoholic beverage. On birthdays it is customary to crack a bottle and offer one's best wishes. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: C Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment