door in the face
/ˌdɔːr ɪn ðə ˈfeɪs/
making a large request first so a smaller one seems reasonable
“Can I borrow $100? No? How about $20?”
Origin: From having a door closed in your face, then trying again smaller
/ˌdɔːr ɪn ðə ˈfeɪs/
making a large request first so a smaller one seems reasonable
“Can I borrow $100? No? How about $20?”
Origin: From having a door closed in your face, then trying again smaller