at the door

idiom

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

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Tickets are $40 when purchased in advance, and $50 when purchased at the door the day of the event. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 4 July 2025 Federal agents were waiting at the door when Prolific opened at 10 a.m. John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025 On Friday, $10 in advance, $14 at the door, seniors free until 4 p.m., $14 after 4 p.m., free for military and 12 and younger. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2025 As a result, the quality of service, especially for regulars who like to be greeted with dignity at the door by someone who knows them, has declined. Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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