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Make a Better Door Than a Window

What Does "Make a Better Door Than a Window" Mean?

"Make a better door than a window" is an English idiom. It is used humorously to ask someone blocking one's view to move.

Examples in Sentences

Here are three examples of the idiom "make a better door than a window" used in a sentence:

• Hey, you make a better door than a window!
• Could you step aside? You make a better door than a window.
• I can't see the TV; you make a better door than a window.

A Quick Test

You now know what "make a better door than a window" means, but are you good at English idioms? Let's see! Show Instructions