door buster n.— «This is the final cleanup of $4, $5 and $6 dresses, including many dark shades for fall wear. A real door buster. We warn you, come at 9:30!» —Hammond Times (Indiana) Aug. 14, 1935. (source: Double-Tongued...
door buster n. a discounted item of limited quantity intended to bring customers into a store; a sale of such items; a loss-leader. Also attrib. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
door buster n.— «Chrysler Motors’ 2.4 annual percentage rate financing is a REAL blockbuster. And it’s a door buster, too, according to reports from Chrysler/ Plymouth and Dodge dealers nationwide. “We almost couldn’t handle the...
door buster n.— «A shop here in SLO had some for $250 new, but I think that was some sort of “door buster” special.» —“Re: Need Tanks” by mjohnson@zeus.calpoly.edu (Mark S. Johnson) Usenet: rec...
door buster n.— «Retailers such as Wal-Mart and Sears, Roebuck opened at 6am yesterday to promote their “early bird” specials, also known as “door-buster” sales.» —“Stores open doors to bargain...
back door draft n.— «One individual advised that he is being involuntarily recalled for placement in the Army Reserve, despite having been out of the Army for over two years. Apparently the referenced action is being taken because of the...