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Phrases
on one's doorstep
: close at hand
especially
: too close to be overlooked
Examples of doorstep in a Sentence
We sat on the doorstep.
The police were at my doorstep.
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When an ancient Yiddish-speaking woman arrives on their doorstep, Paul and Sarah are forced to decide between fleeing again or fighting for their faith, their heritage and their identity.
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Word History
First Known Use
1767, in the meaning defined above
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“Doorstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doorstep. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
doorstep
noun
door·step
-ˌstep
: a step or series of steps before an outer door
More from Merriam-Webster on doorstep
Nglish: Translation of doorstep for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of doorstep for Arabic Speakers
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