when one door closes, another door opens
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Meaning · English
Alternative form of when one door closes, another opens.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Dạng thay thế của when one door closes, another opens
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “when one door closes, another door opens” mean?
Alternative form of when one door closes, another opens.
Is “when one door closes, another door opens” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.