close the door on

idiom

: to no longer think about, consider, or accept (something)

I'd like to close the door on that chapter in my life.

The former senator says she hasn't closed the door on politics.

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Recent Examples on the Web

After refusing to acknowledge Biden was the winner, Lee finally relented but did not completely close the door on overturning the results. —Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Jan. 2023

Father Time may be preparing to close the door on another year, but Greater Cincinnati bars, clubs and restaurants are propping it open and inviting everyone to the welcome party for Baby New Year. —Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2022

Regardless, beating the Ravens at home on Monday night might all but close the door on their division rivals’ playoff chances. —Daniel Oyefusi, baltimoresun.com, 9 Dec. 2020

Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey didn’t close the door on re-signing those two as free agents. —La Velle E. Neal Iii, Star Tribune, 3 Dec. 2020

But the Cowboys have been unable to close the door on this chapter because Elliott remains unsigned. —David Moore, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2023

Even back then, though, Sudeikis didn't seem to completely close the door on additional installments. —Brendan Morrow, The Week, 11 Mar. 2023

Investors may be happy to close the door on 2022 after the worst year for stocks since the 2008 financial crisis. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2023

Johnny Depp is ready to close the door on his defamation case against Amber Heard. —Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2022

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