welcome mat

A friendly welcome, as in They put out the welcome mat for all new members. This expression alludes to a doormat with the word "Welcome" printed on it. [Mid-1900]

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Iset	-	Egyptian Mythology
Jacky	-	French
Hubrecht	HUY-brəkht	Dutch (Archaic)
Ellil	-	Near Eastern Mythology
Heard	-	Anglo-Saxon
Bertie	BUR-tee	English