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bang down the door

idiom
Meaning

To present oneself as a strong candidate for a role or achievement, explicitly or implicitly.


Examples
SIMPLE

She is banging down the door to get that promotion.

CONTEXTUAL

After winning three awards this year, the young designer is banging down the door for a senior position.

COMPLEX

Despite his lack of formal experience, the ambitious intern is effectively banging down the door to secure a permanent role within the firm.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bang a uey

    To make a U-turn while driving a vehicle.

  2. 02

    bang away

    to strike or hit repeatedly

  3. 03

    bang for the buck

    Efficiency; cost-effectiveness; value.

  4. 04

    bang one's head against a brick wall

    To waste effort on a futile project.

  5. 05

    bang out

    To do (something) quickly, in a slipshod, or unprofessional manner, especially performing or composing music or a piece of writing.

  6. 06

    bang some heads together

    Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.

  7. 07

    bang straw

    A farmer's servant, especially a thresher.

  8. 08

    bang to rights

    Red-handed, (caught) in the act.

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