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in the front door vs at the front door

Both 'in the front door' and 'at the front door' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the front door' is used when referring to physically entering a building through the front door, while 'at the front door' is used when someone is located or waiting near the front door.

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in the front door

This phrase is correct when referring to physically entering a building through the front door.

Use 'in the front door' when describing the act of entering a building through the front door.

Examples:

  • He walked in the front door and greeted everyone.
  • She stood in the front door, waiting for her friend to arrive.
  • 18 hours ago ... I believe one entered through a window in the back and let the other in the front door. Which I saw as I was getting out of my car across the ...
  • In the Front Door: Creating a College-Bound Culture of Learning Paperback – November 30, 2012. by. Hugh Mehan (Author). › Visit Amazon's Hugh Mehan ...
  • struggle through my front door · The front door was covered in graffiti by the Beatles - grammar to fly in the front door · we want to go ahead with the blinds for the ...
  • Nov 3, 2014 ... She heard voices on their porch, then someone kicked in the front door, so she screamed, “I have a gun,” and the intruders darted off.

Alternatives:

  • through the front door
  • inside the front door

at the front door

This phrase is correct when someone is located or waiting near the front door.

Use 'at the front door' to indicate someone's location or presence near the front door.

Examples:

  • I'm at the front door, waiting for you to let me in.
  • The package was left at the front door.
  • Jun 30, 2009 ... Main Source - Looking At The Front Door: http://youtu.be/z3aRrokORjY. Read moreShow less. 28. View 1 reply. alexander templeton.
  • And keep lookin' at the front door. Thinkin' if I were to evacuate. You'd probably be straighter than straight. And wouldn't have so much hate. Cause you don't ...
  • A1, Looking At The Front Door (Vocal), 4:10. A2, Looking At The Front Door ( Instrumental), 4:11. B1, Watch Roger Do His Thing (Vocal), 4:21. B2, Watch Roger ...
  • Related Songs. Other songs sampled in Main Source's Looking at the Front Door: Baby Don't Cry by The Third Guitar (1968); You're Getting a Little Too Smart ...

Alternatives:

  • by the front door
  • near the front door

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