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open sesame

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Synonyms and Antonyms of open sesame

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 of open sesame

gateway, key, passport, secret, ticket

Words Related to open sesame

accomplishment, achievement, attainment, coup, success, triumph

approach, manner, means, method, style, system, technique, way

blueprint, design, ground plan, plan, program, scheme, strategy

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