God was knocking, and he wanted in bad.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A colloquial expression indicating a strong, perhaps desperate, desire to enter or be accepted.
- In plain terms
- Someone wanted to get in very badly.
- What can you take from it?
- Desperation can drive intense urgency.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does urgency reveal about motivation?
- How is desire expressed in speech?
Another view
The phrasing is vague and relies on context.
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