next door to

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Example Sentences

Jonathan explained to us how the raging torrent had scooped up trucks parked next door to the Matías family home with one smashing through an external wall.

From BBC

Jason Perez, who operates a diner, Mr. Rosewood Family Restaurant, next door to the motel, said circumstances were “a disaster scene every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.”

From Los Angeles Times

This was the fate of Mehdi and Zahraa’s apartment – to be next door to an Israeli strike.

From BBC

Austin Piatt, who lived next door to Nguyen’s apartment, was home when he and his roommate heard the gunshots which they first mistook for fireworks.

From Los Angeles Times

However, John Kirby whose late mother lived next door to Mr Carbonaro in Dalgety Bay said the “eyesore” art had put off all his potential buyers.

From BBC