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to outstay one's welcome
/aʊtstˈeɪ wˈʌnz wˈɛlkʌm/
/aʊtstˈeɪ wˈɒnz wˈɛlkʌm/
to outstay one's welcome
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to remain in a place or situation longer than one is wanted or expected, often causing discomfort or annoyance
Example
He realized he had outstayed his welcome when the hosts started cleaning up.
Staying too late at the party might make you outstay your welcome.
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