over the transom
The idiom "over the transom" is rooted in the publishing industry, referring to unsolicited submissions, reminiscent of manuscripts tossed over a door's transom window.
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Definition
C1Publishing
(idiomatic)Submitted without being requested or invited, often referring to manuscripts or proposals.
Example
- The editor received several manuscripts over the transom last week.
C1General
(idiomatic)Received unexpectedly or without prior arrangement.
Example
- The company got a few job applications over the transom.
Similar
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