Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-outstay-your-welcome
idiom
/tuː aʊtˈsteɪ jʊər ˈwɛlkəm/
Definition
To stay longer than one is welcome or comfortable.
Examples
- After three hours of chatting, I felt like I might be starting to outstay my welcome at the party.
- It’s best to leave the gathering before you outstay your welcome.
Meaning
It refers to a situation where someone has remained longer than what is considered polite and may become a burden to their host.
Synonyms
- Overstay one’s welcome
- Intrude
- Be a burden
