Beat a path to somebody’s door

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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.
Visual representation of "beat a path to somebody’s door" - To frequently visit or go to a particular place or person because of their popularity and usefulness.

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  • people beat a path to her door
  • companies beat a path to his door

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Idiomatic

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Popularity

Used when someone or something becomes very popular, attracting a lot of attention or visitors.

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After their grand opening, everyone beat a path to the new café's door.
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Metaphorical Path

It's metaphorical, meaning no literal path is made; it's about a lot of people going somewhere.

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His gardening skills are so good that neighbors beat a path to his door for advice.
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Desirability

Implies that something is so desirable that people are drawn to it as if it’s irresistible.

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Once he became a star, agents and producers beat a path to his door.
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