at the door

idiom

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

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Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door for families (two adults and immediate children), $13 presale and $15 at the door for teens and adults, $8 presale and $10 at the door for children (ages 7 to 12) and free for children 6 and under. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 Learning in Kayla Lusane's classroom doesn't stop at the door. Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026 Whether turned down at the door or captivated by the music for hours-on-end, Berghain is never off-balance. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026 Removing shoes at the door is especially helpful to prevent damage from high heels and cleats. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026 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 23 Feb. 2026.

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