под дверью

outside the door

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outside the door Literally means "under the door," but in everyday use it often means right by the door or on the other side of it.

RU: Я постоял под дверью и послушал, что происходит внутри.

EN: I stood outside the door and listened to what was happening inside.

Were you sitting outside our door?

— Дитя погоды (2019)

No, we'll just leave it by the door.

— Магазинные воришки (2018)

I was eavesdropping at the door.

— Жизнь не может быть скучной! (2011)

He stood and listened at the door.

— Любовь – болезнь (2017)