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open the way

VERB

break the ice

Synonyms

WEAK

be friendly and talkative break ground cut the first turf get one's feet wet lay the first stone lead off lead the way make a start oil the works pave the way set at ease smooth the path socialize start start the ball rolling take the plunge

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U.K. government bond yields rose and sterling fell amid reports that an independent lawmaker is poised to step down and open the way for a potential challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

“I see an idling, maybe even stagnating market. Only a strong move above $100,000 could flip the script, restore confidence, and open the way toward $120,000+ level,” he said.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

Peers voted for a measure that would open the way for a carve-out for small businesses and organisations from the lower earnings threshold at which employers start paying contributions by 276 to 165.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2025

“This will open the way for me to complete my studies.”

From Science Magazine • Apr. 7, 2024

The back door is propped open, the way I knew it would be.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

open the way

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