Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to shut the door in someone's face
idiom
/tə ʃʌt ðə dɔr ɪn ˈsʌmwʌnz feɪs/
Definition
To reject or dismiss someone abruptly, often in a rude or unwelcoming manner.
Examples
- After I asked for help, she quickly shut the door in my face.
- He was disappointed when they shut the door in his face after requesting a meeting.
- Shutting the door in someone’s face is not a polite way to handle disagreements.
Meaning
This phrase often implies a complete refusal to engage or communicate, leaving the other person feeling unwelcome or disrespected.
Synonyms
- To turn someone away
- To dismiss someone
- To rebuff someone
