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open doors

idiom

To lead to opportunities or social advantages.


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  1. 01

    blow the doors off

    To be much more important or impressive than.

  2. 02

    keep a weather eye open

    to maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying one's full attention.

  3. 03

    keep an eye open

    To remain vigilant for someone or something.

  4. 04

    keep one's ears open

    to listen for important information.

  5. 05

    keep one's options open

    To not commit to a decision, to keep various options available.

  6. 06

    kick at an open door

    To carry out a redundant activity.

  7. 07

    leave the door open

    To maintain the possibility of something happening in the future.

  8. 08

    open a can of whoop ass

    A good-humored threat of physical harm.

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