at the door

idiom

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

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Tickets are at the door or can be reserved at 619-316-3225. VISTA Walk to raise awareness about autism The Woman’s Club of Vista will host the Second Annual Vista Fun Walk for Autism Awareness and Acceptance from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 6 at the Vista Civic Center Park. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 Tickets start at $15 for adults at the door, and $13 online. Justin L. MacK, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025 Although the event is free, guests are encouraged to donate $25 per person at the door. Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025 On defense, 6-foot Cam York and 5-foot-11 Jamie Drysdale are current regulars, while 5-9 Emil Andrae is knocking at the door after an impressive NHL stint earlier this season. Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 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 23 Mar. 2025.

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