be wide open tobe (wide) open to [abuse/criticism etc.]
to be likely to be abused, criticized etc..
The system is wide open to abuse.It's a position which leaves them wide open to criticism.You don't want to lay yourself open to attack.
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be wide open to (something)
To be a likely target of anger, criticism, or judgment. You will be wide open to discipline if you keep coming into work late.Because I'm an artist and all of my siblings are doctors, I'm always wide open to criticism at family functions.