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
Dazhdbog-Slavic Mythology
Aleks-Russian, Ukrainian, Slovene, Polish
Ridha-Arabic
JudyJOO-deeEnglish
NoÉMieno-e-MEEFrench
Taufik-Indonesian