Finally, he opened up to the suggestion that he should leave.
•Finally the boss opened up to the notion of Tom as a manager.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
open season on something — open season (on (someone/something)) a situation in which someone or something is criticized or treated unfairly. City newspapers have declared open season on the mayor. She feels it s almost like someone has declared open season on anyone who… … New idioms dictionary
open doors to something — open doors (to (someone/something)) to provide new opportunities or possibilities. These days, it s cable TV that is opening doors to talented young people and giving them a chance to succeed. When I was a student, a college diploma was… … New idioms dictionary
open fire on something — open fire (on (someone/something)) to begin shooting at someone or something. Do not open fire until you hear the command … New idioms dictionary
open eyes to something — open (your) eyes (to (something)) to cause you to understand or be interested in something. Working with disabled children opened my eyes to how hard they work to do things most of us do so easily … New idioms dictionary
open to — [phrasal verb] 1 open (something) to (someone or something) : to allow (a particular group of people) to enter, use, or participate in (something) He opens his home to anyone who needs a place to stay. This year, we ve opened the contest to all… … Useful english dictionary
open secret — An open secret is something that is supposed to be secret but is common knowledge … The small dictionary of idiomes
open secret — n. something supposed to be secret but known to almost everyone … English World dictionary
have an open mind (about something) — have/keep an ˌopen ˈmind (about/on sth) idiom to be willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions Main entry: ↑openidiom … Useful english dictionary
keep an open mind (about something) — have/keep an ˌopen ˈmind (about/on sth) idiom to be willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions Main entry: ↑openidiom … Useful english dictionary
have an open mind (on something) — have/keep an ˌopen ˈmind (about/on sth) idiom to be willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions Main entry: ↑openidiom … Useful english dictionary
keep an open mind (on something) — have/keep an ˌopen ˈmind (about/on sth) idiom to be willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions Main entry: ↑openidiom … Useful english dictionary
