Lay out the welcome mat (for one) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lay out the welcome mat (for one)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2021-11-09 10:11

Meaning of Lay out the welcome mat (for one)

Synonyms:

put out the welcome mat (for someone) , roll out the welcome mat (for someone) , throw out the welcome mat (for one)

Variants:

put out the welcome mat (for someone)

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.

Other phrases about:

wear out (one's) welcome

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

invite (one or oneself) over (for something)

to offer someone to visit your house for doing something.

How's by you?

How are you doing?

put out the red carpet (for someone)

1. To roll out the red carpet to welcome the honored guests.

2. To give someone a warm reception.

the latch string is always out

You are always welcome to visit

Grammar and Usage of Lay out the welcome mat (for one)

Verb Forms

laid out the welcome mat for someone
to lay out the welcome mat (for one)
laying out the welcome mat (for one)

The verb "lay" should be conjugated according to its tense.