knock on doors
idiom
: to go to each house or apartment in an area to talk with the people who live there
Campaign workers have been knocking on doors throughout the neighborhood.
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One of the lead organizers of the initiative, Luke Mayville, said the coalition plans to hold town halls, knock on doors and speak to voters ahead of the November election to explain the initiative.
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2024
In the days following the debate, the Biden campaign will knock on doors in Phoenix and Tucson to promote Biden’s reelection to voters and host message training in Flagstaff.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2024
Caldwell will knock on doors of occupied homes that pique his interest.
—Kevin Hardy, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
Many of you gave up your precious time to make phone calls and knock on doors.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 June 2024
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2024
In the days following the debate, the Biden campaign will knock on doors in Phoenix and Tucson to promote Biden’s reelection to voters and host message training in Flagstaff.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2024
Caldwell will knock on doors of occupied homes that pique his interest.
—Kevin Hardy, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
Many of you gave up your precious time to make phone calls and knock on doors.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 June 2024
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“Knock on doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knock%20on%20doors. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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