knock on doors
idiom
: to go to each house or apartment in an area to talk with the people who live there
Campaign workers have been knocking on doors throughout the neighborhood.
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When multiple candidates — often several Democrats — compete for the same seat, they are forced to knock on doors, articulate positions, and energize supporters.
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Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Martinez has been leading the organization's efforts to knock on doors across Texas in efforts to identify the most pressing issues for voters ahead of rolling out endorsements in congressional races.
—Fin Daniel Gómez, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
That member, the FBI said, directed the then 14-year-old to dress in all black, knock on doors and attack people with a hammer – guidance Sturdivant followed closely before a family member stepped in.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
Like just go knock on doors for an afternoon for the candidate of your choice.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Martinez has been leading the organization's efforts to knock on doors across Texas in efforts to identify the most pressing issues for voters ahead of rolling out endorsements in congressional races.
—Fin Daniel Gómez, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
That member, the FBI said, directed the then 14-year-old to dress in all black, knock on doors and attack people with a hammer – guidance Sturdivant followed closely before a family member stepped in.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
Like just go knock on doors for an afternoon for the candidate of your choice.
—Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Knock on doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knock%20on%20doors. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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