darken someone's door

The phrase "darken someone's door" means to visit or approach someone's residence or place of dwelling, often implying that the visit is unwanted or undesirable. It conveys the idea of imposing oneself upon someone, possibly causing trouble or burdening the person being visited. The phrase often carries a negative connotation and suggests that the presence of the visitor is unwelcome or brings about a sense of doom or gloom.