Outstay
verb
To stay or remain somewhere longer than is welcome or appropriate.
She overstayed her welcome at the party.
Often appears as...
- outstay one's welcome
- outstay the night
verb
To stay or remain somewhere longer than is welcome or appropriate.
She overstayed her welcome at the party.
Often appears as...
- outstay one's welcome
- outstay the night
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Social Sensitivity
Understand when people feel you should leave; 'outstay' implies a social cue has been missed.
I hope I didn't outstay my welcome by talking too much after dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Awareness
'Outstay' may be interpreted differently across cultures; in some places, guests are expected to leave early.
In Japan, guests often try not to outstay their welcome to show respect.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
'Outstay' can carry a negative emotion, suggesting irritation from the host.
They didn't notice the hints and outstayed, causing the hosts to get annoyed.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Sensitivity
Understand when people feel you should leave; 'outstay' implies a social cue has been missed.
I hope I didn't outstay my welcome by talking too much after dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Awareness
'Outstay' may be interpreted differently across cultures; in some places, guests are expected to leave early.
In Japan, guests often try not to outstay their welcome to show respect.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
'Outstay' can carry a negative emotion, suggesting irritation from the host.
They didn't notice the hints and outstayed, causing the hosts to get annoyed.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Sensitivity
Understand when people feel you should leave; 'outstay' implies a social cue has been missed.
I hope I didn't outstay my welcome by talking too much after dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Awareness
'Outstay' may be interpreted differently across cultures; in some places, guests are expected to leave early.
In Japan, guests often try not to outstay their welcome to show respect.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
'Outstay' can carry a negative emotion, suggesting irritation from the host.
They didn't notice the hints and outstayed, causing the hosts to get annoyed.
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Quote examples
Christopher Miller
American Director
With comedies, often shorter is better. You don't want to outstay your welcome.
Quote examples
Christopher Miller
American Director
With comedies, often shorter is better. You don't want to outstay your welcome.
Example 1 of 1
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