at the door

idiom

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

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Discovery heads into 2026 with a Netflix deal in hand and Paramount Skydance pounding at the door in a high stakes takeover battle with momentous consequences for TV, film, theatrical exhibition and streaming. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2026 This hits hardest on those who are already struggling — who could most use a friend, a job referral or a casserole at the door in hard times. Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026 Whether the main entry is through a mudroom or the front door, remind everyone to leave their shoes at the door. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025 Tickets are $30 for early birds or $55 at the door. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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