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Jimmy Hung
2021-11-09 09:11
Lay out the welcome mat (for one) American phrase informal
To greet or welcome someone with a elaborate display of warmth, friendliness and hospitality
She laid out the welcome mat for visitors.
My grandfather always lays out the welcome mat for those who visit his flower garden.
The government is laying out the welcome mat for foreign companies.
To be no longer welcome to stay in a particular place because one has remained a guest for too long, or done something that makes others feel bothered or annoyed
to offer someone to visit your house for doing something.
How are you doing?
1. To roll out the red carpet to welcome the honored guests.
2. To give someone a warm reception.
You are always welcome to visit
The verb "lay" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.
