I came across an interesting article by Daily Writing Tips about door and words associated to door.
This article also reminds me of the infamous joke:
Q: When a door is not a door?
A: When it is ‘a jar’
I am sure you understand the joke (Imagine a door that is closed. Ajar is when the door is slightly opened). Of course, this is meant for fun. Try this on your friends or family members.
Now back to the topic. Why door is such a fascinating subject to talk about?
Door is available everywhere, at home, in the office, in any buildings.
Since English is a very special language, many words that are associated to only one object.
There are many words associated to door but I am going to pick only only two that are most common in daily use everywhere.
1. Door – a movable, usually solid, barrier for opening and closing an entranceway, cupboard, cabinet, or the like, commonly turning on hinges or sliding in grooves. [via Dictionary.com]
Example: to go through the door
2. Doorway – the passage or opening into a building, room, etc., commonly closed and opened by a door
[via Dictionary.com]
Example: a doorway to success
A few idioms related to door for your reference:
1. lay at someone’s door – to hold someone accountable for
2. leave the door open – to allow the possibility of accommodation or change; be open to reconsideration:
3. lie at someone’s door – to be the responsibility of; be imputable to
4. show someone the door – to request or order someone to leave; dismiss
You have to find your doorway to your English success and I believe it starts with your own learning.
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