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Definition |
to overstay or visit too frequently,
resulting in the loss of a warm reception |
Examples |
1) The neighbor's dog keeps coming into our yard, and I'm afraid we're
going to wear out our welcome with
them.
2) The noisy and disruptive behavior of the party guests quickly
wore out their welcome among the
neighbors. |
Etymology |
derived from the verb "wear," signifying
the act of inducing tiredness or exhaustion |
Synonyms |
become a nuisance, become a pest |
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