Meaning Of The Word Open sesame

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What's The Definition Of Open sesame?

open sesame in American English
magic words spoken to open the door of the thieves' den in the story of Ali Baba in The Arabian Nights
noun: any marvelously effective means for bringing about a desired result

open sesame in British English
noun: a very successful means of achieving a result

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