when one door shuts, another one opens
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Meaning · English
Alternative form of when one door closes, another opens.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Dạng thay thế của khi một cánh cửa đóng, một cánh cửa khác mở
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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 shuts, another one opens” mean?
Alternative form of when one door closes, another opens.
Is “when one door shuts, another one opens” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.