on someone's doorstep
US /ɑn ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈdɔr.stɛp/
UK /ɑn ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈdɔr.stɛp/
1.
di depan pintu seseorang, sangat dekat dengan tempat tinggal atau kerja seseorang
very close to where someone lives or works
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The new supermarket is right on our doorstep, which is very convenient.
Pasar raya baharu itu betul-betul di depan pintu kami, sangat mudah.
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We have a beautiful park practically on our doorstep.
Kami mempunyai taman yang indah secara praktikal di depan pintu kami.
2.
di depan pintu seseorang, akan berlaku
happening or existing in a place or time that is very close to someone and will affect them directly
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Climate change is no longer a distant problem; it's on our doorstep.
Perubahan iklim bukan lagi masalah yang jauh; ia sudah di depan pintu kita.
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With the elections just on our doorstep, political debates are heating up.
Dengan pilihan raya yang sudah di depan mata, perdebatan politik semakin memanas.