welcome mat|mat|welcome イディオム
welcome mat|mat|welcome
n. 1. A mat for wiping your shoes on, often with the word "welcome" on it, that is placed in front of a door.
Mother bought a welcome mat for our new house. 2.
informal A warm welcome; a friendly greeting.

Used in such phrases as "the welcome mat is out" and "put out the welcome mat".
Our welcome mat is always out to our friends. Spread out the welcome mat, children, because Uncle Bill is visiting us tonight. Synonym: LATCH STRING
2.
Compare: ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET, WITH OPEN ARMS.
welcome mat|mat|welcome
n. 1. A mat for wiping your shoes on, generally with the chat "welcome" on it, that is placed in advanced of a door.
Mother bought a acceptable mat for our new house. 2.
informal A balmy welcome; a affable greeting.

Used in such phrases as "the acceptable mat is out" and "put out the acceptable mat".
Our acceptable mat is consistently out to our friends. Spread out the acceptable mat, children, because Uncle Bill is visiting us tonight. Synonym: LATCH STRING
2.
Compare: ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET, WITH OPEN ARMS. Dictionary