open sesame

Example Sentences

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But David Davis, the former Brexit secretary who resigned over the Chequers agreement, said the caveat - "except in the national interest" - was an "incredible open sesame to all".

From BBC

You'll be able to say "OK Google, open sesame" into your wrist and have your front door unlock.

From The Verge

The wearer simply needs to shout into the watch face, “OK Google, open sesame” to open the app.

From Time

Livne turns on his phone by uttering "open sesame", and minimal head movements enable him to dial or send messages.

From Reuters

I’m not sure that the image of Alibaba is so clearly “open sesame” and not “Arabian trading market.”

From Forbes