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leave the door open
Idioms and Phrases
Allow for further action or discussion. For example, This will's terms leave the door open for fighting among the heirs . This metaphoric expression transfers the invitation implied by an open door to future events. Also see open the door to .Example Sentences
With recent wins by Miley Cyrus’ neo-disco “Flowers” and Silk Sonic’s retro-soul “Leave the Door Open,” record of the year can be thought of as a safe space for the expertly crafted throwback.
The remaining time on James’ contract with the Lakers is a natural potential end date, but he did leave the door open Monday to the possibility of being lured into staying because of championship opportunities.
“And then I leave the door open, so I’ll be ready when the luck happens,” she concludes her memoir.
While mifepristone was able to retain approval this year, the Supreme Court did leave the door open to future challenges to abortion drugs.
Corinne, the ex-wife of 54-year-old Thierry Pa, a former builder, said he had always been "kind" and "respectful" to her and their children and appeared to leave the door open for a reconciliation him.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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