Synonyms of open sesame

open sesame

noun

as in key

something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal

it turned out that a simple "please" was the open sesame for charming the hotel manager into giving us a room with a better view

Synonyms & Similar Words

• key
• ticket
• gateway
• passport
• secret
• approach
• way
• success
• means
• method
• triumph
• coup
• technique
• system
• attainment
• achievement
• password
• plan
• style
• design
• strategy
• accomplishment
• program
• blueprint
• manner
• ground plan
• scheme