early doors
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early doors
Where it comes from
According to some, the phrase originated at a time when English pubs closed in the afternoon as a term for customers who were waiting or arrived soon after the pub re-opened in the evening. Alternatively, the phrase is said to originate in the theatre world, where it described a facility available to early-arriving members of the audience, who were allowed to avoid the crush and choose the best seats in return for paying a small premium.
adverb
- Early; at a time before expected; sooner than usual. Mudchester Rovers conceded two goals early doors and never got back into the game.
adjective
- Early, near the start or beginning. The party was very dull, so I made an early doors exit.
noun
- Women's drawers.
