early doors

The idiom 'early doors' is primarily used in British English to indicate the early stages of an event or process.

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Definition

B2General

(british, informal)At the beginning or initial stage of something.

Example

  • The team scored two goals early doors, setting the tone for the rest of the match.

B2Daily Life

(british, informal)Earlier than expected or usual.

Example

  • We arrived early doors to get the best seats at the concert.

B2Sports

(british, informal)During the early stages of a game or competition.

Example

  • The team took the lead early doors and maintained it throughout the match.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "early doors":

early daysearly onearly innings