Sunday 4 August 2013

Close/shut the door on something

Meaning:

  • When you close/shut the door on something (a plan or a solution to a problem), you make it impossible for it to happen.


Example sentence:

He should have been more polite when dealing with his boss. His rude remarks closed the door on his promotion.



Questions for you to answer:

  1. Have you ever done anything that shut the door on something important in your life?
  2. What can shut the door on getting a good job in your country?
  3. What happens if you shut the door on somebody (a friend, for example)?

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