At your door Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdɔɹ
AT-yer-DOR or AT-yor-DOR
ˈæt/ /jˈɔː/ /dˈɔː
AT-YAW-DAW
Definition
Used to describe someone or something physically arriving at your home or location. It can also be used more generally to mean something has come very close, often unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Common for deliveries ('pizza at your door'), surprise visits, or things that happen unexpectedly (opportunity, danger, etc.). Can be both literal and figurative. Not typically used for phone calls/messages.
Spanish: en tu puertaPortuguese (BR): na sua portaPortuguese (PT): à tua portaChinese (Simplified): 在你门口Chinese (Traditional): 在你門口Hindi: आपके दरवाज़े परArabic: على بابكBengali: আপনার দরজায়Russian: у вашей двериJapanese: あなたのドアの前に - あなたの玄関先にVietnamese: trước cửa nhà bạnKorean: 당신의 문 앞에Turkish: kapındaUrdu: آپ کے دروازے پرIndonesian: di depan pintu Anda
Example Sentences
The package is at your door.
basic
Someone is knocking at your door.
basic
Your friend is waiting at your door.
basic
Opportunity might be at your door, so don't miss it.
natural
Don’t worry, food delivery will be at your door in ten minutes.
natural
Trouble could be at your door if you’re not careful.
natural