at the door

idiom

: knocking on the door or ringing the doorbell
Is somebody at the door?

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Manson arrives at the door and slashes Hinman’s face. Nick Newman, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025 But, for now, the question of who’s had the perfect blend of prime performance and extended greatness should be stopped at the door. Shane Young, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 In the clip, Eve can be seen standing at the door preparing for Rob to return home. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025 Camaro now alerts Rodriguez when someone’s at the door, or when someone is speaking to him. Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for at the door

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“At the door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20door. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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