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On my / your doorstep

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30 May 2026

On my / your doorstep

We use this expression to say that things are very close to where we live.

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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