close the door

phrase

: to be uncompromisingly obstructive
closed the door to further negotiation

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The class immediately closed the door and scrambled to barricade the room, pushing tables and chairs against the door and turning off the lights. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 Advertisement But even some immigration advocates and observers have suggested the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on birthright citizenship didn’t necessarily close the door on the issue. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 However, political analyst Michael Montgomery says a loss this close doesn't necessarily close the door on a comeback. — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 That means former defensive tackle Braxton Fely and cornerback Jeremiah Earby could return to the program in 2026, and Boise State coach Spencer Danielson didn’t close the door when asked about the possibility Monday afternoon. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for close the door

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