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close the door on something 1. to end a situation or event. The court's decision closes the door on a shameful episode in the country's history. 2. to prevent something from happening. We shouldn't be too quick to close the door on change. I'm trying to decide what to do next, and I'm not going to close the door on anything. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I don't wish to hear you tell your servants to close the door on this friendless creature. Her mistress had ordered her to close the door on all strangers--especially strangers who were women. When my son came hanging about your cottage, and playing at sweethearts with your girl there, your duty was to close the door on him. |
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