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early doors en · ADJ

Etymology

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.

Meanings

1. (Northern-England, not-comparable) Early, near the start or beginning.
   • The party was very dull, so I made an early doors exit.

early doors en · ADV

Etymology

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.

Meanings

1. (Northern-England, Scotland, not-comparable) Early; at a time before expected; sooner than usual.
   • Mudchester Rovers conceded two goals early doors and never got back into the game.

early doors en · NOUN

Etymology

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.

Meanings

1. (Cockney, plural, plural-only, slang) Women's drawers.