show someone the door
To escort someone to the exit of the premises; to expel someone from a room, gathering, etc.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He was rude, so I showed him the door.”
“The manager decided to show the door to the employee who kept arriving late to work.”
“After the guest repeatedly insulted the host, the security team politely but firmly showed him the door.”
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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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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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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bless someone with
To give or bestow, as a gift from God.
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blow the doors off
To be much more important or impressive than.
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bring someone to their knees
To defeat and make submit to orders.
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
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call someone everything but a child of God
To call someone many abusive names.
Last updated August 10, 2026