darken someone's door
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Meaning · English
to visit someone's home, often uninvited or unwelcome
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
ghé thăm nhà ai đó, thường là không được mời hoặc không hoan nghênh
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Literally: to block the light at someone's entrance
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
She hasn't darkened our door in years.
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “darken someone's door” mean?
to visit someone's home, often uninvited or unwelcome Literally: to block the light at someone's entrance
Is “darken someone's door” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.