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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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.
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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
The 74-year-old retired health administrator and Vietnam veteran was looking on a map to knock on doors of registered Democrats.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
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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
The 74-year-old retired health administrator and Vietnam veteran was looking on a map to knock on doors of registered Democrats.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
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“Knock on doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knock%20on%20doors. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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