make a better door than a window
To obstruct someone's view, especially as a result of thoughtlessness.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please move, you make a better door than a window.”
“I cannot see the television because you are standing right in front of it; you make a better door than a window.”
“The tall man stood directly in front of the painting, prompting a frustrated visitor to remark that he made a better door than a window.”
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure
Precaution and prevention of an undesirable thing is preferable to dealing with its potential consequences.
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bang down the door
To present oneself as a strong candidate for a role or achievement, explicitly or implicitly.
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better angels
Morally upright or otherwise positive attributes of human character.
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better for it
In a more favorable position on the whole due to something, despite possible drawbacks.
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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better nature
the more amiable qualities of someone
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better place
Heaven; happiness after death.
Last updated August 10, 2026