open to criticism

open (oneself) (up) to criticism

1. To do something that leaves oneself vulnerable to criticism from others. Don't ever openly or directly admit that you've done something wrong while you're in a leadership position, or you'll just open yourself to criticism from all sides. The prime minister has really been opening herself up to criticism with the way she's been backpedaling on her positions recently.2. To allow others to give one criticism. You'll never improve as a writer if you don't open yourself up to criticism more.See also: criticism, open

open to criticism

1. Able to be criticized by others. All art is open to criticism. We should never say we can't critique something just because it is a "masterpiece."2. Willing to receive and listen to criticism. Would you mind reading this short story I wrote? I really want to improve my writing, so I'm open to criticism!See also: criticism, open

open to criticism

vulnerable to criticism. Anything the president does is open to criticism.See also: criticism, open