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UKopen doors to / for sth
/ˈəʊpən dˈɔːz tə fɔː ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
/ˈoʊpən dˈoːɹz tə fɔːɹ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/to open doors to / for sth
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What is the origin of the idiom "open doors to something" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "open door to something" is not entirely clear, but it likely comes from the literal meaning of an open door. An open door provides a passage, an entrance or an exit that allows someone to move forward or to enter a new space. Over time, the phrase has taken on a broader meaning and is now used to describe any situation where an opportunity or possibility is made available to someone.
Examples
1. Crowds rush the open doors of theme parks across the world.
2. Crowds rush the open doors of theme parks across the world.
3. It carries risk, but it can open doors.
4. I'd like to talk to some people in the village Martin's in a brilliant position as a reporter to open doors and speak to witnesses Something I could have done years ago when I was in the police force.
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