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open invitation

idiom

A situation or action that tempts someone to do something which would typically yield an unfavorable or illegal result.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    keep a weather eye open

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

  2. 02

    keep an eye open

    To remain vigilant for someone or something.

  3. 03

    keep one's ears open

    to listen for important information.

  4. 04

    keep one's options open

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

  5. 05

    kick at an open door

    To carry out a redundant activity.

  6. 06

    leave the door open

    To maintain the possibility of something happening in the future.

  7. 07

    open a can of whoop ass

    A good-humored threat of physical harm.

  8. 08

    open book

    Something whose salient aspects are obvious or easily interpreted.

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