corncob vs crack open

corncob

verb
  • To defeat (someone) who then refuses to admit defeat. 

  • To disintegrate by the blades becoming severed from the axis 

noun
  • The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows. 

crack open

verb
  • Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see crack, open. 

  • To open (a bottle, can, etc. of drink, especially alcoholic drink), especially in order to celebrate; also extended to other packaged items. 

  • To start reading (a book). 

How often have the words corncob and crack open occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )