It opened my eyes to...

Meaning

The experience broadened my understanding of...

Examples

• John: 'Traveling abroad gave me a new appreciation for different cultures.'<br>
• Alice: 'Absolutely. <b>It opened my eyes to</b> a whole new world.'
• John: 'I bet it did. <b>It opened my eyes to</b> many things I hadn't considered before.'
• Alice: 'Volunteering in that community taught me a lot about global issues.'<br>