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next door to

Idioms  
  1. Very close to, as in The old dog was next door to death. This metaphoric expression, alluding to an adjacent house, was first recorded in 1529.


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Monroe also said that owning a significant amount of undeveloped property in Las Vegas helps Red Rock avoid “having a competitor grow next door to them.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

We lived next door to a police officer who often helped dad produce our summer extravaganza.

From Salon Jul. 3, 2026

Corriveau then approached Corley about opening a bar next door to his place as “success insurance.”

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

Dunn said neighbours knew the woman next door to the property ablaze lived alone.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

At the shop next door to his, a girl is standing on a milk crate, playing violin.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

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