show the door

Meaning

1. Oxford67% of films

   to ask sb to leave, because they are no longer welcome

   - You want him back in the holding cell? - No, I'll show him the door.

   What are you doing I m showing you the door

In the movies · 3

• But I can only show you the door.The Matrix1999
• What are you doing I m showing you the doorThe World's End2013
• - You want him back in the holding cell? - No, I'll show him the door.The Terminal2004
• Let me show you the door.Rushmore1998
• Showed up at Rosemary's door in her alligator shoes.Where the Crawdads Sing2022
• MIB finally showed you the door, eh?Men in Black: International2019
• One night, this beautiful redhead Named marjorie cameron showed up at the door.Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief2015
• You know, it's quite presumptuous of you to show up at my door.Air2023

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