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Discover LudwigThe phrase "comes knocking" is correct and usable in written English.
It is a common expression used to describe someone or something unexpectedly arriving or appearing. It can also imply a sense of urgency or persistence. Example: "Just when I thought I had moved on, my ex-girlfriend comes knocking on my door, begging for forgiveness."
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But then reality comes knocking.
"No one comes knocking at my door.
"It's horrible when war comes knocking at your door.
And it does not matter who comes knocking.
You steal that bitch and someone comes knocking: it's local.
When the Championship comes knocking you question whether you have the enthusiasm.
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Then Airey came knocking.
Firefighters came knocking.
Then one day a stranger came knocking.
Thursday: The big banks come knocking.
Then, the Postal Service team came knocking.
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