Open
Open verb - To change from a closed to an open position.
Wind up
Wind up verb - To bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point.
Usage example: try to wind up the performance, as we're almost out of time
Both terms in one sentence
- When they open it, they wind up having the honor of its divine wrath being poured out on them, instead.
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She still prefers not to have to fight in them, since they tend to wind up destroyed if she does, but being Crazy-Prepared she's just more comfortable if she has the option open.
Source: Battle Ballgown -
Big Bulky Bomb: In an attempt to blow open a safe on a railroad car, they wind up blowing up the whole car.
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