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Definition the door in someone’s face in British English

the door in someone’s face phrase

phrase
1

to close a door violently when someone is about to come into a room

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2

to rudely tell or show someone that you are not interested in listening to their opinion or in helping them

Example

He's had the door slammed in his face by every publisher in town.

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Definition  the door in someone’s face in British English