roll out the welcome mat (for someone)



roll out the welcome mat (for someone)

To welcome someone with a warm or elaborate display of friendliness and hospitality. My auntie always rolls out the welcome mat whenever we call around for a visit. The principal likes to roll out the welcome mat for new teachers every autumn, so they can start off the school year on a positive note.
See also: mat, out, roll, welcome

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Macarius-Late Greek (Latinized)
EsaE-sahFinnish
Lorenzo[lɔ'renzəu]
FlaithrÍ-Irish
Rubinho-Portuguese
RodgeRAHJEnglish