open on
open on (something)
To begin with some specific thing. The panel discussion opened on a debate about the proposed tax reform legislation. The film opens on a shot of the hero looking out over the valley at dusk.
See also: on, open
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
open (out) on(to) something
[for a building's doors] to exit toward something. The French doors opened out onto the terrace. The doors opened on a lovely patio.
See also: on, open
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- open on (something)
- open into
- open into (something)
- nitty-gritty
- nitty-gritty, the
- hero of the underworld
- reach an understanding
- captive audience
- reach a conclusion
- work up to