put out the welcome mat (for someone)

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

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Leocadia	-	Spanish, Late Roman
Ayumu	ah-yoo-moo	Japanese
Rafe	RAYF	English
Celsus	-	Ancient Roman
HÜLya	-	Turkish
Oihana	-	Basque