open into (something)

open into (something)

1. To lead into some larger place or thing. The narrow ravine opens into a huge, lush valley. The patio opens into a large courtyard shared by the various residents of the building.
2. To lead into some larger or different topic or subject of conversation. The debate about tax reform opened into a discussion about what else could be done to curb the national deficit.
See also: open
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

open into something

to open inward to something. The passageway opened into a dining room. Our kitchen opens into a bright breakfast nook.
See also: open
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
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  • open into
  • point of sale
  • open on
  • open on (something)
  • Pandora's box
  • a Pandora's box
  • open (a) Pandora's box
  • open a Pandora's box
  • open Pandora's box
  • Pandora