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The world is oyster
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The world is one's oyster.
Fig. One rules the world.; One is in charge of everything. I feel like the world is my oyster today. The world is my oyster! I'm in love!
See also: world

the world is your oyster
if the world is your oyster, you have the ability and the freedom to do anything or go anywhere You're young and healthy and you've got no commitments, so the world is your oyster.
See also: world

the world is your oyster
you have the ability and the freedom to do exactly what you want The world is your oyster when you're young and healthy and free to go anywhere.
See also: world


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