- open up something
- open up (something)
to make something available.
Two jobs have recently opened up in the sales department.
Seniors can register for the class first, but then they open it up to everybody.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
open up something
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open to (something) — 1. not protected from something. The decision to close the firehouse left the mayor open to criticism. 2. willing to consider something. I m open to any reasonable suggestion … New idioms dictionary
open into something — ˈopen into/onto sth derived to lead to another room, area or place • This door opens onto the yard. • The two rooms open into each other. Main entry: ↑openderived … Useful english dictionary
open onto something — ˈopen into/onto sth derived to lead to another room, area or place • This door opens onto the yard. • The two rooms open into each other. Main entry: ↑openderived … Useful english dictionary
lay someone open to something — lay (someone/something) open (to (something)) 1. to put someone or something in a position where there is risk or danger. The Senator s remarks were thoughtless and laid him open to criticism. 2. to create an opportunity. A string of victories… … New idioms dictionary
lay someone open to something — phrase to provide a good reason for criticizing, blaming, or attacking someone Sheila knew that any sign of weakness would lay her open to further attack. Thesaurus: to cause problems for someone or somethingsynonym Main entry: lay … Useful english dictionary
open up — (something) to make something available. Two jobs have recently opened up in the sales department. Seniors can register for the class first, but then they open it up to everybody … New idioms dictionary
open question — ► something which has not been decided yet: »How voters will view this latest crisis remains an open question. Main Entry: ↑open … Financial and business terms
leave the door open (for something) — leave the door ˈopen (for sth) idiom to make sure that there is still the possibility of doing sth • We have left the door open for further talks. Main entry: ↑dooridiom … Useful english dictionary
lay someone open to something — to provide a good reason for criticizing, blaming, or attacking someone Sheila knew that any sign of weakness would lay her open to further attack … English dictionary
keep an eye open (for something) — keep an eye open/out (for sb/sth) idiom to look for sb/sth while you are doing other things • Police have asked residents to keep an eye out for anything suspicious. Main entry: ↑eyeidiom … Useful english dictionary
