kick down door

Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words

to force a door open by kicking it

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Examples (10)

  • The police had to kick down the door to gain entry.
  • He threatened to kick down the door if they didn't open it.
  • The firefighters needed to kick down the door during the emergency.
  • After several attempts, they managed to kick down the old wooden door.
  • They found the suspect inside after having to kick down the apartment door.
  • Don't just stand there, kick down the door!
  • The hero had to kick down the door to save the trapped child.
  • I heard a loud noise; someone was trying to kick down the door.
  • He was so angry he almost kicked down the door.
  • If the lock is jammed, you might have to kick down the door.