VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Darken Someone’s Door (Step)

Meaning:

To visit someone unexpectedly or unwelcome. It implies that the visit is unwanted or inconvenient.

Examples:

  • I was surprised when my distant cousin darkened my door without any prior notice.
  • I'd rather not have my ex-boyfriend darken my door again.
  • This financial crisis has darkened our door and caused us a lot of trouble.
  • The news of the company's bankruptcy darkened our door and left us feeling devastated.
  • My mother-in-law keeps darkening our door with her unsolicited advice.
  • My neighbor darkened my door with a strange request to borrow my car.
  • Just as I was about to finish my work, my annoying neighbor darkened my door.
  • A debt collector darkened our door and demanded payment for an old bill.
  • I'm tired of those pesky salesmen darkening my door every other day.
  • The police darkened our door with a warrant and accused us of theft.
  • A sudden illness darkened our door and disrupted our plans.
  • The company's downsizing darkened our door and left us jobless.
  • A tragic accident darkened our door and filled our hearts with sorrow.
  • A unexpected job offer darkened our door and opened up new possibilities.
  • A charming stranger darkened our door and stole my heart.
  • A pleasant surprise darkened our door and brightened our day.
  • An old friend darkened our door and brought back fond memories.
  • A new challenge darkened our door and tested our abilities.
  • A groundbreaking discovery darkened our door and changed the course of history.
  • A ghost from the past darkened our door and brought up old wounds.
  • Never darken my door again!
  • I made sure he'll never dark our door again.