Beat a path to somebody’s door
verb
To frequently visit or go to a particular place or person because of their popularity and usefulness.
Since she won the lottery, people have been beating a path to her door.
Often appears as...
- people beat a path to her door
- companies beat a path to his door
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To frequently visit or go to a particular place or person because of their popularity and usefulness.
Since she won the lottery, people have been beating a path to her door.
Often appears as...
- people beat a path to her door
- companies beat a path to his door
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Popularity
Used when someone or something becomes very popular, attracting a lot of attention or visitors.
After their grand opening, everyone beat a path to the new café's door.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Path
It's metaphorical, meaning no literal path is made; it's about a lot of people going somewhere.
His gardening skills are so good that neighbors beat a path to his door for advice.
Pro Tip 3/3Desirability
Implies that something is so desirable that people are drawn to it as if it’s irresistible.
Once he became a star, agents and producers beat a path to his door.
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