push at an open door



push at an open door

to achieve what you want easily because a lot of people agree with you or help you (usually in continuous tenses) The campaigners are pushing at an open door because most local residents support their campaign against the new road.
See also: door, open, push

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mwanajuma-Eastern African, Swahili
CristenKRIS-tənEnglish (Modern)
Avishag-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Diantha-Dutch, English (Rare)
Lal-Indian, Hindi, Nepali
Ariellear-ee-ELFrench