Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “on one’s doorstep” and it is a phrase meaning “near, nearby, very close, around, at close quarters, at hand”.
Example Sentence: Disasters around the world are claiming more and more lives. The consequences of climate change are already on our doorstep. Ten days ago, three continents were gripped by heat waves. Massive forest fires have ravaged parts of Greece and Canada. Two weeks ago, the river Yamuna breached the highest flood level, recorded 45 years ago, and inundated parts of Delhi.
This word is present in A big step in reducing the risk of disasters and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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