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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

If he is successful, it could open the way for more Koreans to play in MLS.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

They can't leave the door open the way they did early on against Sweden or give Italy's attack any encouragement whatsoever.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

Before Jack could even open his mouth to respond, the tornadoes began to slowly pull away from each other, separating enough to open the way into the palace.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

open the way

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