open the door to

Idioms

Also, 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]

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open the door to

He hopes that the work will open the door to quick and affordable molecular tests that help forecast disease.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

Priya will head to university in Rome in September to study global economic affairs - a move she hopes will open the door to better professional opportunities in Europe.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

Also read: Did Warsh and Vance just open the door to higher inflation?

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026

‘Because we want to open the door to more Filipino art.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

When I push open the door to our bedroom, it’s pitch-black and nothing seems to be moving.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

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