Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wear-out-ones-welcome
idiom
/wɛr aʊt wʌnz ˈwɛlkəm/
Definition
To stay too long as a guest, becoming annoying or unwelcome.
Examples
- After a week, I felt like I was starting to wear out my welcome at their house.
- It’s best to leave before you wear out your welcome and get on their nerves.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the act of overstaying one’s visit or becoming a burden to the host by lingering beyond a reasonable time.
Synonyms
- outstay one’s welcome
- overstay
