| 词汇 | open the door to somebody |
| 释义 | (redirected from open the door to somebody)open the door to someone1. Lit. to permit someone to enter a room, building, etc. The butler opened the door to the guests and they all entered. I opened the door to Mr. Wilson. 2. to make a move or passage easier for a person. Ann opened the door to Fred, who wanted to start a new career in writing. Mark opened the door to her, and she was always grateful to him. open the door to somethingFig. to invite something to happen. The armistice opened the door to peace talks. The door was opened to further discussion. open the door toAlso, open doors. Create an opportunity for, as in Legalizing marijuana may open the door to all kinds of abuse, or Her statement opened the door to further discussion, or Dad's connections at the hospital have opened doors for Richard's colleagues at medical school . [Late 1600s] open the door tocreate an opportunity for. 1995 Kindred Spirit By recreating the space in which you live or work, Feng Shui can open the door to abundance, wellbeing and a Renewed Sense of Purpose! open the ˈdoor to/for somebody/somethingprovide somebody with the chance or opportunity to do something new, interesting, etc: Going to university opened the door to a whole new world for her. |
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