Outstay/overstay your welcome

phrase

To stay longer than you are needed or wanted.

I might stay for a day or two more, but I don't want to outstay my welcome.
Visual representation of "outstay/overstay your welcome" - To stay longer than you are needed or wanted

Often appears as...

  • don't outstay your welcome
  • fear of outstaying one's welcome

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

To stay longer than you are needed or wanted.

I might stay for a day or two more, but I don't want to outstay my welcome.
Visual representation of "outstay/overstay your welcome" - To stay longer than you are needed or wanted

Often appears as...

  • don't outstay your welcome
  • fear of outstaying one's welcome

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "outstay/overstay your welcome"
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Social Context

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

Illustration for Social Context
After the party, she left quickly to avoid overstaying her welcome.
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Subtle Hint

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

Illustration for Subtle Hint
When the host yawned, I wondered if I was overstaying my welcome.
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Perception

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

Illustration for Perception
He checks in often so as not to overstay his welcome at his friend’s house.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Social Context

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

Illustration for Social Context
After the party, she left quickly to avoid overstaying her welcome.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Subtle Hint

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

Illustration for Subtle Hint
When the host yawned, I wondered if I was overstaying my welcome.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Perception

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

Illustration for Perception
He checks in often so as not to overstay his welcome at his friend’s house.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Social Context

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

Illustration for Social Context
After the party, she left quickly to avoid overstaying her welcome.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Subtle Hint

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

Illustration for Subtle Hint
When the host yawned, I wondered if I was overstaying my welcome.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Perception

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

Illustration for Perception
He checks in often so as not to overstay his welcome at his friend’s house.
Visual representation of the word "Outstay/overstay your welcome"

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