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You make a better door than you do a window Meaning in English

expression

YOO MAYK uh BET-er DOR than yoo DOO uh WIN-doh
YOO MAYK uh BET-uh DAW than yoo DOO uh WIN-doh

Definition

This is a humorous phrase said to someone who is standing in your way, blocking your view—especially if they're standing in front of a TV or window.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and humorous; used with friends or family. Used when someone literally blocks your view. Not meant to be rude, but can sound unfriendly if not said in a light tone.

Spanish: no dejas ver - bloqueas la vistaPortuguese (BR): você tapa a visão - você faz sombraPortuguese (PT): ficas à frente - tapaste a vistaChinese (Simplified): 你挡住了视线Chinese (Traditional): 你擋住了視線Hindi: तुम सामने खड़े हो गए होArabic: أنت تحجب الرؤيةBengali: তুমি দরজা হিসেবে জানালা থেকে ভালো কাজ করোRussian: ты лучше дверь, чем окноJapanese: あなたは窓よりドアの役割のほうが上手だねVietnamese: bạn giống cái cửa hơn là cái cửa sổKorean: 너는 창문보단 문 역할을 더 잘해Turkish: Sen pencere olmaktan çok kapı olmaya daha uygunsunUrdu: تم کھڑکی سے زیادہ دروازہ لگتے ہوIndonesian: kamu lebih mirip pintu daripada jendela

Example Sentences

Hey, you make a better door than you do a window! Can you move aside?

basic

You make a better door than you do a window when you stand in front of the TV.

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I can't see the board, you make a better door than you do a window.

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If you’re going to keep standing there, you make a better door than you do a window!

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Mom always laughs when Dad blocks the TV and she says, 'you make a better door than you do a window!'

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Move over, you make a better door than you do a window—I’m trying to watch the game!

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