On the/your doorstep
prepositional phrase
Very close to where you live or work.
There's a grocery store right on my doorstep.
Often appears as...
- right on your doorstep
- shop on your doorstep
Usage tips
Idiomatic
prepositional phrase
Arrived and waiting for you at the place where you live.
When I got home, the package was on my doorstep.
Often appears as...
- package on your doorstep
- delivery on your doorstep
Usage tips
Idiomatic
prepositional phrase
Imminent, about to affect you directly and significantly.
The threat of war is on our doorstep.
Often appears as...
- threat on your doorstep
- danger on your doorstep
Usage tips
Idiomatic
prepositional phrase
Very close to where you live or work.
There's a grocery store right on my doorstep.
Often appears as...
- right on your doorstep
- shop on your doorstep
Usage tips
Idiomatic
prepositional phrase
Arrived and waiting for you at the place where you live.
When I got home, the package was on my doorstep.
Often appears as...
- package on your doorstep
- delivery on your doorstep
Usage tips
Idiomatic
prepositional phrase
Imminent, about to affect you directly and significantly.
The threat of war is on our doorstep.
Often appears as...
- threat on your doorstep
- danger on your doorstep
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Proximity
Indicates something is in walking distance, no need for transport.
There's a new cafe on my doorstep, just two minutes away.
Pro Tip 2/3Convenience Emphasized
Suggests ease of access due to the short distance.
I love having a gym right on my doorstep.
Pro Tip 3/3Hidden Benefits
Can imply unexpected perks of a location.
I found out the library on my doorstep offers free language classes.
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