Meaning of the word "leave the door open for" in English
What does "leave the door open for" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
leave the door open for
US /liːv ðə dɔːr ˈoʊpən fɔːr/
UK /liːv ðə dɔːr ˈəʊpən fɔːr/
Idiom
to allow the possibility for something to happen or for someone to do something in the future
Example:
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We should leave the door open for further negotiations.
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Even though he declined the offer, I decided to leave the door open for him to reconsider.