It seemed that the whole world was 'opening up' for me. [=it seemed that anything was possible]
In her 'opening statement', she told the jury that her client was not guilty.
One of my favorite comedians is 'opening for' the band on their current tour.
(..) Every family's got one nowadays. That's it? That's it. Take care of yourself, kid. All right, Manny. Thanks. FRANK: No, I'm not opening. I hate goodbyes. So... You'll be all right, huh? I'll be fine. All right. (..)1992 Scent of a Woman
(..) She forgot. Should we call her, 'cause l... You kidding me? Call her? By the time they get to Albany in that Hupmobile he drives it'll be opening day at Saratoga. Colonel, l can't go to New York City. Why not? New York... New York's too much responsibility. Ah, responsibility! (..)1992 Scent of a Woman