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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throw open

But clearly, not every museum, palace or seaside pier can just throw open the doors for nothing.

From BBC ● May 1, 2026

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

On Thursday, lawmakers gave their initial backing to plans to throw open the oil sector to private investors, paving the way for the return of US energy majors.

From Barron's ● Jan. 24, 2026

Their doctors proclaim them fit to serve, but neither has agreed to throw open his medical charts to prove it.

From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2024

I watched him throw open the hall closet and snatch his jacket and hat.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam