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bangs the door vs bangs on the door

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Bangs the door' implies that someone is forcefully closing the door, while 'bangs on the door' suggests that someone is hitting the door to get attention or gain entry.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 702 views

bangs the door

This phrase is correct and implies forcefully closing the door.

This phrase is used to describe someone forcefully closing a door, often in a loud or abrupt manner.

Examples:

  • He was so angry that he banged the door on his way out.
  • The wind was so strong that it banged the door shut.
  • She banged the door in frustration.
  • Just bang the door if you need anything.
  • From tomorrow, when they know you are on strike... no one won't give you credit, they will bang the door in your faces.
  • One of the bangs made the doors and windows tremble, but not as strong as in 1996.
  • I have to bang on the door like an outcast.
  • Bang on the door when you're ready.
  • Not when the police could bang down the door any minute.
  • Mickey, run and... bang on the door.
  • Bang on the door when you're done.
  • I'd have to bang on the door, and John'd be asleep.
  • He bangs on the door and says we're too loud, then starts shooting.
  • Only so many hours you can cry and bang on the door before you give up, find something to read.
  • Only so many hours you can cry and bang on the door before you give up, find something to read.
  • That sounded just like the way your daddy would bang through the door.
  • Two nights ago... at 2:30 in the a.m., there's a bang on the door.
  • Why don't you go bang on the door real hard?
  • You need anything, just bang on the door.
  • So we can't just bang on the door and tell them to hand it over?
  • Man: OTHER PEOPLE WANT TO GO, YOU KNOW! (heavier bang on the door)
  • I mean, you come to the back door, I mean, you hear a bang on the door you know, bang, bang, bang, here come the deuce and a half truck full of scared ndvduals comng to jal.
  • WOMEN: Bang, bang, bang on the door, baby! (stomping)

Alternatives:

  • slams the door
  • shuts the door forcefully
  • closes the door abruptly
  • slams the door shut
  • shuts the door with force

bangs on the door

This phrase is correct and implies hitting the door to get attention or gain entry.

This phrase is used to describe someone hitting the door with force, usually to get someone's attention or to try to gain entry.

Examples:

  • He banged on the door until someone answered.
  • She could hear someone banging on the door in the middle of the night.
  • The police officer banged on the door to announce their presence.
  • when someone bangs on the door?
  • He bangs on the door. It's locked.
  • He bangs on the door.
  • He bangs on the door and says we're too loud, then starts shooting.
  • I have to bang on the door like an outcast.
  • Bang on the door when you're ready.
  • Mickey, run and... bang on the door.
  • Bang on the door when you're done.
  • I'd have to bang on the door, and John'd be asleep.
  • Only so many hours you can cry and bang on the door before you give up, find something to read.
  • Only so many hours you can cry and bang on the door before you give up, find something to read.
  • Two nights ago... at 2:30 in the a.m., there's a bang on the door.
  • Why don't you go bang on the door real hard?
  • You need anything, just bang on the door.
  • So we can't just bang on the door and tell them to hand it over?
  • Man: OTHER PEOPLE WANT TO GO, YOU KNOW! (heavier bang on the door)
  • I mean, you come to the back door, I mean, you hear a bang on the door you know, bang, bang, bang, here come the deuce and a half truck full of scared ndvduals comng to jal.
  • WOMEN: Bang, bang, bang on the door, baby! (stomping)
  • Knock a little louder, Sugar! Bang, bang, bang on the door, baby!
  • I didn't bang on the door, man.

Alternatives:

  • knocks on the door
  • pounds on the door
  • raps on the door
  • taps on the door
  • hits the door to get attention

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