close the door to (something)

close the door to (something)

To hinder something; to make something impossible or inaccessible. If they find out that you lied on your resume, it will definitely close the door to this job opportunity.
See also: close, door
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • all for the best
  • a thing of the past
  • a slew of (something)
  • a bird in the hand