Phrase of the day

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
30th May 2024

On my / your doorstep

We use this expression to say that things are very close to where we live.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
Yes
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Why do you like living in Clifton? Don't you think the countryside would be nicer?
No, I love it because I've got shops, museums and restaurants on the doorstep.
Example 2
Living in the mountains is great.
Yes, you've got skiing right on your doorstep in winter, and great walks in summer.
Quite!

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