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What does it mean "add a pop of shine" ? especially "a pop of".
ex. A clear crystal strand adds a pop of shine.
Jun 8, 2011 5:00 PM
Answers · 3
You can use "pop" as a verb to mean "stand out" or "be prominent." This is now common in situations like fashion, graphic design, decorating a house, etc.
Examples:
The red scarf really pops against the gray suit.
Make the title a bright color so it pops.
From there, people started using it as a noun with the same general meaning. Example: When I wear a gray suit, I add a red scarf for a pop of color.
"A pop of color" is the most common use, I think. People also say a pop of red, a pop of blue, a pop of white, etc. I haven't heard "a pop of shine" but it makes sense.
June 8, 2011
A pop of = a little bit of, a flash of. Imagine a bubble that stays, pops, and then goes but leaves something behind.
June 8, 2011
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