Put out the red carpet (for someone) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put out the red carpet (for someone)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-12-23 09:12

Meaning of Put out the red carpet (for someone)

Synonyms:

roll out the red carpet (for someone)

Put out the red carpet (for someone) phrase informal

To roll out the red carpet to welcome the honoured guests.

The city council decided to put out the red carpet for the foreign prince.

We put out the red carpet for the senator who was a solid and reputable leader.

To give someone a warm reception.

Our rich Uncle Herbert from the States came to visit us yesterday. We had not seen him for years, so Mum put out the red carpet for him.

When I went to my girlfriend's house for the first time, her family really put out the red carpet for me.

Other phrases about:

wear out (one's) welcome

To be no longer welcome to stay in a particular place because one has remained a guest for too long, or done something that makes others feel bothered or annoyed

How Now Brown Cow
A playful greeting. Lighthearted way of asking "What's up?", "What's next?"
look what the cat's dragged in

This phrase is used to greet someone when they arrive in an insulting and playful way and show your dislike or disapproval of them.

invite (one or oneself) over (for something)

to offer someone to visit your house for doing something.

yo

A Way of saying "hey" or "hello", used as a greeting or to get someone's attention

Grammar and Usage of Put out the red carpet (for someone)

Verb Forms

  • put out the red carpet (for someone)
  • to put out the red carpet (for someone)
  • puts out the red carpet (for someone)
  • putting out the red carpet (for someone)

The verb "put" should be conjugated according to its tense.

 

 

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