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opening of an envelope

idiom
Meaning

Any kind of event or activity that may contribute to one's self-promotion or visibility in society.


Examples
SIMPLE

He attends every opening of an envelope to get famous.

CONTEXTUAL

The actor never misses an opening of an envelope if it helps him stay in the public eye.

COMPLEX

In his desperate pursuit of relevance, he appeared at every opening of an envelope, regardless of how trivial the occasion might seem to others.

Anchors to
Related idioms1entry
  1. 01

    push the envelope

    To go beyond established limits; to pioneer.

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