bang down the door
To present oneself as a strong candidate for a role or achievement, explicitly or implicitly.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She is banging down the door to get that promotion.”
“After winning three awards this year, the young designer is banging down the door for a senior position.”
“Despite his lack of formal experience, the ambitious intern is effectively banging down the door to secure a permanent role within the firm.”
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bang a uey
To make a U-turn while driving a vehicle.
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bang away
to strike or hit repeatedly
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bang for the buck
Efficiency; cost-effectiveness; value.
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bang one's head against a brick wall
To waste effort on a futile project.
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bang out
To do (something) quickly, in a slipshod, or unprofessional manner, especially performing or composing music or a piece of writing.
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bang some heads together
Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.
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bang straw
A farmer's servant, especially a thresher.
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bang to rights
Red-handed, (caught) in the act.
Last updated August 10, 2026