Outstay/overstay your welcome

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Used in social situations to show awareness of others' time and space.

After the party, she left quickly to avoid overstaying her welcome.

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People might hint this phrase to suggest it's time for someone to leave.

When the host yawned, I wondered if I was overstaying my welcome.

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Reflects concern about how others may feel about one's presence.

He checks in often so as not to overstay his welcome at his friend’s house.

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