IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishwear out one's welcome
Meaning: To overstay one's time as a guest until one's presence becomes unwelcome or burdensome.
Example: “They stayed with us for three weeks and definitely wore out their welcome.”
Origin: The image is of a guest or visitor gradually exhausting the patience and hospitality of their host until the warmth of welcome is entirely spent.
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