I thought (to myself, if I fancy) that it came from the noise that a hardback sometimes makes when it is opened for the first time.
open a book) had anything to do with physical damage to the spine. By your new definition, I hardly ever crack a book as I get mine at the library - they're already all softened up and "pre-cracked". It means she didn't open a book even the tiniest bit as in "Will you crack open the window just a crack?". : : Sorry, but I'm going against you too ESC.
Friends don't let friends crack the spines of books. : : : At the ESC household, we always have bookmarks at the read. That to crack a book refers to the cracking sound when one opens a new book, the cracking being a precursor to actually cracking the spine. I am sticking to my original theory, slightly amended. ( The Dictionary of Cliches by James Rogers, Wings Books, Originally New York: Facts on File Publications, 1985). "Crack" comes from the German "Krach" meaning a loud noise. ( Cassell's Dictionary of Slang by Jonathon Green, Wellington House, London, 1998). The term "crack the books" dates back to the 1930s, U.S. In a car, "Would you crack that window for me?" is a request to open a window "just a crack," not to break the glass. : : : : I understand "crack a book" the way Smokey does. The two are not connected except insofar as they involve books. Cracking the spine is relatively rare collateral damage when you crack open a few books. I have often heard the phrase as "crack open a book," and I believe this is what is meant by cracking a book, that is, opening it. : : : : : A number of Websites devoted to definitions think one of the more general definitions of "crack" is involved, namely, to crack open, to open up for use or consumption-or for reading and study.
HOW TO CRACK SPINE OF BOOK CRACKED
Figuratively, "she never cracked a book before the test" means she didn't do any of the reading she was expected to do she did not study. : : : : : : Literally, then, the "cracked" spine indicates the book was opened. Germs can also be passed to you from used, library, and antique/vintage books. : : : : : : : Wash hands before and after handling all books. Always support the book's spine while it is open, never forcing it to lay open. : : : : : : : Opening any book more than 190 ° (flat) causes the spine to break and crack over time. Avoid the temptation to pull on the top spine, which is the first visible place of wear and freigh. Reach to the rear to push slightly toward you, then grab the sides with all fingers. : : : : : : : Remove from the shelf properly. Very thick book markers or gem clips are also not a good idea. Pens, pencils, any objects left in books can cause the spine to crack and break. Here's some information from a site on antique book care: : : : : : : : I was taught (maybe by my mother, maybe by a librarian) to never lay a book page-side down. It refers to cracking the spine of a book. : : : : : : : : : what is the literal meaning of "never cracks a book" and also what is the figurative meaning of "never cracks a book". In Reply to: Never cracks a book posted by pamela on October 24, 2006
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