The doctor told the child to open wide.
open wide
idiomTo open one's mouth wide, to gape.
The dentist asked me to open wide so she could check my back teeth.
The patient was instructed to open wide, allowing the specialist to examine the inflamed tissue at the back of the throat.
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cut a wide swath
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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into the wide blue yonder
A faraway place which is unknown and mysterious.
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keep a weather eye open
to maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying one's full attention.
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keep an eye open
To remain vigilant for someone or something.
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keep one's ears open
to listen for important information.
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keep one's options open
To not commit to a decision, to keep various options available.
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kick at an open door
To carry out a redundant activity.
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leave the door open
To maintain the possibility of something happening in the future.