beat a path to someone's door



beat a path to someone's door

Come to someone in great numbers, as in Ever since she appeared on television, agents have been beating a path to her door. The term beat a path alludes to the trampling action of many feet. [Late 1500s]
See also: beat, door, path

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bohdanboh-DAHN (Ukrainian)Czech, Ukrainian
Aydan (2)AY-dənEnglish (Modern)
Ceallagh-Irish
Izydoree-ZI-dawrPolish
Edgard-French
Vesta['vestə]