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Darken Someone’S Door

The idiom "darken someone's door" means to visit or come to someone's house or place of business, usually when the person is not welcome or when the visit is unwelcome. It implies that the person is not wanted or is considered a nuisance.

For example, if someone says, "I don't want to darken his door again," it means they do not want to visit that person again because they were not welcome or did not have a good experience during their previous visit.

This idiom is often used to express a negative feeling towards someone or to indicate that the person is not welcome. It can also be used to describe a situation where someone is avoiding a person or place because of a bad experience.

In summary, "darken someone's door" is a negative idiom that implies an unwelcome visit or presence. It is important to use this idiom carefully and only in appropriate situations.


The usage of the idiom 'Darken Someone’S Door' in a sentence

• The politician was so unpopular that no one wanted to darken his door during the election campaign.

• After years of living abroad, she finally returned to her hometown, but she did not dare darken her estranged father's door.

• The famous author had a reputation for being reclusive, and no one dared to darken his door without an invitation.

• I don't want to darken his door because I know he's not interested in talking to me.

• I hope my ex-boyfriend doesn't darken my door again.

• She was so angry with her boss that she wished she could darken his door and tell him what she really thought.

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