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can-opener[ʹkæn͵əʋp(ə)nə]
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<Í> консервный нож

open Идиома

for openers

as a first activity, to begin For openers, let's discuss the budget. It's very important.

if a mussel doesn't open don't eat it

if you force things to happen you may regret it, leave well enough alone If you force a child to talk, you may regret it. As they say, If a mussel doesn't open, don't eat it.

keep an eye open

(See keep an eye out)

keep an open mind

be fair to all opinions, avoid prejudging I keep an open mind when I talk to you - open to all opinions.

leave the door open

allow people to reply, invite a response, feel free to reply If you offer to provide answers to their questions, you leave the door open for a reply.

leave yourself open

not protect yourself, allow people to hurt you By coming late to work, he left himself open to discipline.

open a can of worms

(See can of worms)

open a window

find a new way of looking at a topic or problem That idea opens a window on the causes of war. What do you see?

open and shut

easy to judge, not complex If either spouse admits adultery, divorce is an open and shut case.

open mind

(See keep an open mind)

open one

talk about one

open season

legal to hunt or kill at this time Nancy said there should be an open season on sex offenders.

open secret

a secret that so many people know it is no longer a secret It is an open secret that he will be leaving the company next month.

open some doors

provide opportunities, help someone succeed I'm hoping my college diploma will open some doors.

open to criticism

in a position that can be criticized, vulnerable If you become a politician you will be open to criticism.

open to question

not clearly correct, debatable Your decision to allow liquor at the party is open to question.

open up

talk openly, express feelings When we become friends, I'll open up with you - I'll share.

with open arms

warmly, eagerly, show that one is glad to see someone The author was welcomed with open arms when he came to visit the city.

bust open a can of whoopass

to prepare to beat someone up/get really angry after they've done something appalling: (Usually meant as a joke between friends.)"Yo g, if you don't stop bugging me, I'm gonna bust open a can of whoopass on you!"

wide-open

of driving, very fast

bring into the open

reveal；expose（a secret）揭露；揭示；公布于众
The police investigation brought the crime into the open．警察的调查揭露了犯罪事实。
The husband brought his feelings about their marriage into the open．丈夫公布了他对于他们婚事的看法。

in the open

1．not within a building露天
They slept in the open last night．昨夜他们露宿。
2．without secrecy公开的；非秘密的
The problem caused discussion in the open．这个问题引起了公开的讨论。

in the open (air)

keep one's eyes open

be watchful注视
Any businessman has to keep his eyes open for a chance of making a profit．任何一个商人都得关注谋利的机会。
He keeps his eyes open and knows the situation clearly．他高度警觉，清楚地了解自己的处境。

keep open house

entertain freely 十分好客；所有来客都热情招待
Mr．Wang is very hospitable；he keeps open house for his friends and fellow workers．王先生十分好客，无论是他的朋友还是同事，他都热情接待。

open its doors

1．allow sb．or sth．to enter or join开门接纳；开放
That college was started for women only，but a few years ago，it opened its doors to men．那所学校原先只收女生，数年后兼收男生。
The art exhibition has opened its doors to both professional and amateur artists．艺术展览馆对专业的和业余的艺术工作者开放。
2．begin doing business开张；开门The new department store opened irs doors last week．那家新百货商店上星期刚开张。

open onto

have an opening or outlet to；give access to通往；有出口和…相通
All the rooms open onto a long hall．所有房间都和长廊相通。
The French windows open onto the garden．落地长窗通往花园。

open out

1．become wider，esp．of a road，river，etc．变宽；打开
At the foot of the mountain，the river suddenly opens out into a broad estuary．这条河流经山脚时突然向宽阔的港湾伸展开去。
2．develop发展；发育
In the warmth of the room，the roses opened out in a few days．在室内温暖的空气中，玫瑰几天内就开花了。
Her good qualities opened out as she grew in years．她的优秀品质随着年龄的增长而更趋完美。
3．become visible over a wider area 展现；显示
As we climbed higher，a wonder ful view opened out before us．当我们再爬高一些时，一派美好的风光展现在我们眼前。
Just over the hill the countryside began to open out，and we had our first glimpse of the sea．就在山那边我们看到了乡村的景象，而且第一次看见了那片大海。
4．become less shy or nervous in public变得不那么害羞；直言；畅谈
He's opened out a lot since he went to university．上大学后他健谈多了。
They opened out to each other．他们相互畅谈。

open sb's eyes

make sb．see使某人明白
That incident opened my eyes to the trur character of the man．那次事件使我认清了这个人的真正品质。
Mary didn't believe that her cousin could be mean until the cousin opened Mary's eyes by scratching and biting her．玛丽不相信她堂弟如此卑鄙，直到他抓伤并咬了她，她才看清事实。
She couldn't understand that until her brother opened her．eyes．她不能领会，后来还是她哥哥使她明白了。

open tne door

give a chance提供机会
The success of the operation on his legs opened the door to a whole new life for him．他腿部手术的成功给他带来了新生活的希望。
This agreement opens the door to advances in every field．这个协议为各方面的发展创造了条件。
Higher education opens the door to a better jobs．高等教育为寻求较好职业创造了条件。

open to

liable to易接受…的
He is open to temptation．他容易受诱惑。
His remark is open to misinterpretation．他的话容易被人曲解。

with one's eyes open

knowing all the circumstances or consequences（usu．used in an unfavorable sense）明知（故犯）
We punished him because he had made the mistake with his eyes open．因为他是明知故犯，所以我们惩罚了他。

receive sb with open arms

Idiom(s): receive someone with open arms AND welcome someone with open arms

Theme: WELCOME

to greet someone eagerly.
• I'm sure they wanted us to stay for dinner. They received us with open arms.
• When I came home from school, the whole family welcomed me with open arms.

read sb like an open book

Idiom(s): read sb like a(n open) book

Theme: PERCEPTION

to understand someone very well.
• I've got John figured out. I can read him like a book.
• Of course I understand you. I read you like an open book.

open-and-shut case

Idiom(s): open-and-shut case

Theme: LEGAL

something, usually a legal matter, that is simple and straightforward without complications. (Fixed order.)
• The murder trial was an open-and-shut case. The defendant was caught with the murder weapon.
• Jack's death was an open-and-shut case of suicide. He left a suicide note.

open with

Idiom(s): open with sth

Theme: BEGINNINGS

to start out with something. (Usually said of a performance of some type.)
• We'll open with a love song and then go on to something faster.
• The play opened with an exciting first act, and then it became very boring.

open the door to

Idiom(s): open the door to sth

Theme: PERMISSION

to permit or allow something to become a possibility.
• Your policy opens the door to cheating.
• Your statement opens the door to John's candidacy.

open sth up

Idiom(s): open sth up

Theme: DISCUSSION

to begin examining or discussing something.
• Do you really want to open it up now?
• Now is the time to open up the question of taxes.

open season on

Idiom(s): open season on sb

Theme: CRITICISM

a time when everyone is criticizing someone.
• It seems as if it's always open season on politicians.
• At the news conference, it was open season on the mayor.

open one's heart

Idiom(s): open one's heart (to sb)

Theme: INTIMACY

to reveal one's inmost thoughts to someone.
• I always open my heart to my spouse when I have a problem.
• It's a good idea to open your heart every now and then.

open one's eyes

Idiom(s): open one's eyes (to sth) (2)

Theme: AWARENESS

2. to cause someone to be aware of something.
• I opened his eyes to what was happening at the office.
• Why can't I make you understand? Why don't you open your eyes?

open Pandora's box

Idiom(s): open Pandora's box

Theme: TROUBLE

to uncover a lot of unsuspected problems.
• When I asked Jane about her problems, I didn't know I had opened Pandora's box.
• You should be cautious with people who are upset. You don't want to open Pandora's box.

open fire

Idiom(s): open fire (on sb)

Theme: BEGINNINGS

to start (doing something, such as asking questions or criticizing). (Informal. Also literal = to begin shooting at someone.)
• The reporters opened fire on the mayor.
• When the reporters opened fire, the mayor was smiling, but not for long.

open a new can of worms

Idiom(s): open a (new) can of worms

Theme: DIFFICULTY

to uncover a set of problems; to create unnecessary complications. (Informal. Can of worms means "mess.")
• Now you are opening a can of worms!
• How about cleaning up this mess before you open up a new can of worms?

not open one's mouth

Idiom(s): not open one's mouth AND not utter a word

Theme: SILENCE

not to say anything at all; not to tell something (to anyone).
• Don't worry, I'll keep your secret. I won't even open my mouth.
• Have no fear. I won't utter a word.
• I don't know how they found out. I didn't even open my mouth.

like an open book

Idiom(s): be (like) an open book

Theme: UNDERSTANDING

to be someone or something that is easy to understand.
• Jane's an open book. I always know what she is going to do next.
• The committee's intentions are an open book. They want to save money.

leave sth open

Idiom(s): leave sth open

Theme: PLANNING

to leave a date or time unscheduled.
• I left something open on Friday, just in case we want to leave work early.
• Please leave something open for Mrs. Wallace next week. She will be calling in to our off ice for an appointment.

leave oneself wide open for

Idiom(s): leave oneself wide open for something AND leave oneself wide open to something

Theme: PROTECTION - LACKING

to invite criticism or joking about oneself; to fail to protect oneself from criticism or ridicule.
• Yes, that was a harsh remark, Jane, but you left yourself wide open to it.
• I can't complain about your joke. I left myself wide open for it.

keep one's weather eye open

Idiom(s): keep one's weather eye open

Theme: MONITORING

to watch for something (to happen); to be on the alert (for something); to be on guard.
• Some trouble is brewing. Keep your weather eye open.
• Try to be more alert. Learn to keep your weather eye open.

keep one's eyes open for

Idiom(s): keep one's eyes open (for someone or something) AND keep one's eyes peeled (for someone or something)

Theme: ALERTNESS

to remain alert and watchful for someone or something. (The entries with peeled are informal. Peel refers to moving the eyelids back.)
• I'm keeping my eyes open for a sale on winter coats.
• Please keep your eyes peeled for Mary. She's due to arrive here any time.
• Okay. I'll keep my eyes open.

More Idioms/Phrases

keep one's nose clean keep one's mouth shut about keep one's head above water keep one's hands off keep one's hand in keep one's fingers crossed for keep one's feet on the ground keep one's eyes open for keep one's eye on the ball keep one's cool keep one's chin up keep sb posted keep sb out in the cold keep sb on tenterhooks

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