Word Finder - doorstep

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An outside step leading up to the door of a building, usually a home.

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On one's doorstep.

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One's immediate neighbourhood or locality.

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They want to build the prison right on our doorstep; it will only be half a mile away and being that close scares me.

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A big slice, especially of bread.

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To visit one household after another to solicit sales, charitable donations, political support, etc.

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To corner somebody for an unexpected interview.

He stood on the doorstep and looked back into the house.

I can't promise I won't end up on your doorstep before then.

You show up on your in-laws' doorstep with your friend in tow?

And I haven't shown up on your doorstep so often because I want you out of my hair.

Next morning I went outside to get the paper and I saw a small black box sitting on my doorstep.

The new discovery of iron ore on their doorstep prompted them to build Teesside's first blast furnace in 1851.

Kerbside Recycling A regular doorstep collection of recyclates from a specified kerbside container.

From this stunning location, guests will be able to appreciate the delightful countryside walks that abound from the doorstep of this lovely home-from-home.

This impressive home is situated in a truly idyllic rural location yet civilization is on the doorstep.

Doorstep recycling schemes, for example, to counter the need for a new household waste incinerator.

Cute kittens These adorable kittens were left in a cardboard box on the doorstep of North Walsham & District CP Branch.

Unquestionably one of Europe's most charming cities, Lucerne also has the added virtue of stunning lakeside and mountain scenery on its doorstep.

I opened the door to find a doorstep salesman there.

A recent survey showed 96% of people did not want doorstep traders coming into their homes.

Standing on the doorstep is Jeeves, who's been sent by a domestic employment agency to be Bertie's new valet.

And what would her opinion be of the guy who dug up this enlightening news and brought it to her doorstep?

We leave highly nutritious, freshly made food on your doorstep every morning.

The farmer was most perplexed to find the postman 's lifeless body on his front doorstep when he returned from holiday.

It's a very prestigious show and is right on our doorstep.

Everyone has a least one windowsill, a front doorstep, a container or two or a small space somewhere to grow wildflowers.

Wicked Wheels provide a professional alloy wheel refinishing service on your doorstep.

We 've got the world renowned National Park Coastal Path on the very Western tip of Europe right on our doorstep.

Some of the most stunning countryside in Britain is right on the doorstep.

Standing on the doorstep is Jeeves, who 's been sent by a domestic employment agency to be Bertie 's new valet.

To the wavering ex-Labour voter on the doorstep they'll say, Well it 's either us or the Tories.

Some online grocers will leave non-perishable items on your doorstep, but this is risky.

Nor will frozen food, tobacco or alcohol products be delivered to a doorstep.

Stores are liable for minors getting their hands on tobacco or alcohol products, so they will never leave them unattended on your doorstep.

These companies know that they need fast shipping, and sometimes a guarantee that it will be on their doorstep before a certain date.

You can easily have them sent to your doorstep, or to a loved one.

Purchasing on eBay can be quite tricky, however, because you can never be certain what you are getting until it lands on your doorstep.

Chloe was dumped on our doorstep when she was a kitten.

Leave blame and what-ifs on the doorstep and proceed with confidence and resolve.

If you've been dreaming of someone tall, dark and handsome who lives within 20 miles of your doorstep, you're in luck.

Consider leaving a handwritten letter in her locker or making her a small gift basket to leave on her doorstep.

If you have a big section of soil to amend, some bulk carriers deliver truckloads of compost to your doorstep.

Every month, the club selects wines that fit your initial specifications and ship them to your doorstep.

Your dreams of Monterey travel can be brought directly to your doorstep.

You can't honestly know, and giving away private information could lead him to arriving at your doorstep.

Don't give out your address, phone number, or any other personal information that could lead someone to your doorstep.

You can also get the tickets right to your doorstep via DHL or Fed Ex.

It included leaving some of the harvest outdoors on the doorstep for the good spirits that walked amongst them.

I've been a bundle of nerves since Edith Shipton first showed up on our doorstep.

Dean hadn't received word from the Shipton family since Weller had deposited the baggage on his doorstep.

If he knew where to call, it wouldn't be long until he materialized on her doorstep.

I had a Natural show up on my doorstep.

The last thing she needed was for him to show up at her doorstep right behind Jonny.

If you agree, I'll free him when you show up at my doorstep.

No Immortals showed up on her doorstep the first two days after she left the French Alps.

If Gabriel didn't see the difference between the two women when past-Death showed up on his doorstep, he deserved a lifetime with this arrogant bitch.