throw open

Idioms  

1. Make more accessible, especially suddenly or dramatically, as in His withdrawal threw open the nomination to all comers. [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

The idea was to throw open the door to more countries, no matter how small, to play on the game’s biggest stage—which is exactly what happened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

He believes that the government commitment means they can convince clubs to throw open their doors to help grow the game.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

When the theatre does finally throw open its underground doors to a wider public, they will notice another change.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2024

Their departures throw open the future political course of the nation’s second-largest school system on such issues as school police, charter schools and even the priorities of L.A. schools Supt.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2023

I run to my trailer, throw open the door, and rush in.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed