Barndoor

/ˈbɑrnˌdɔr/ noun

Definition

A large sliding or hinged door of a barn, or figuratively, something very large and obvious to hit or target.

Etymology

Compound word from barn (Old English bere-ærn) plus door (Old English duru), describing the large entrance doors of farm buildings.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'couldn't hit the broad side of a barn door' comes from the fact that a barn door is so huge that missing it seems impossible—yet somehow people still manage to miss!

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