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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 STRING².
Compare: ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET, WITH OPEN ARMS.

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welcome mat

welcome mat
A friendly welcome, as in They put out the welcome mat for all new members. This expression alludes to a doormat with the word “Welcome” printed on it. [Mid-1900]

welcome mat

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welcome mat

A affable welcome, as in They put out the acceptable mat for all new members. This announcement alludes to a chump with the chat "Welcome" printed on it. [Mid-1900] Learn more: mat, welcome

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