Type any word!

Slam the door in your face Meaning in English

expression

SLAM thuh DAWR in yor FAYS
slam thuh DAW in yaw FAYS

Definition

To deliberately close a door with force right in front of someone, often to show anger, rejection, or to end a conversation suddenly. Also used figuratively to mean strongly rejecting or ignoring someone.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal, dramatic expression. It can be used literally or, more often, figuratively to convey a strong rejection or dismissal. Common in stories, arguments, or when describing being treated rudely. Don't use in formal writing unless quoting.

Spanish: cerrar la puerta en las naricesPortuguese (BR): bater a porta na sua caraPortuguese (PT): fechar a porta na tua caraChinese (Simplified): 当面把门摔上Chinese (Traditional): 當面把門甩上Hindi: मुँह पर दरवाजा पटक देनाArabic: يصفق الباب في وجهكBengali: তোমার মুখের সামনে দরজা শক্ত করে বন্ধ করা - তোমার মুখের ওপর দরজা লাগিয়ে দেওয়া (অপ্রত্যাশিত/রূঢ়ভাবে)Russian: захлопнуть дверь перед носом - хлопнуть дверью перед кем-тоJapanese: 目の前でドアをバタンと閉めるVietnamese: đóng sầm cửa vào mặt ai đóKorean: 면전에 문을 쾅 닫다 - 문을 냉정하게 닫아버리다Turkish: yüzüne kapıyı çarpmakUrdu: کسی کے منہ پر زور سے دروازہ بند کرناIndonesian: membanting pintu di depan muka seseorang

Example Sentences

She slammed the door in his face after the argument.

basic

If you are rude, people might slam the door in your face.

basic

He tried to apologize, but she slammed the door in his face.

basic

I thought I had a chance, but life just slammed the door in my face.

natural

Don’t just slam the door in my face—tell me what’s wrong.

natural

The company just slammed the door in our face when we asked for help.

natural