overstay one's welcome

verb

Synonym of wear out one's welcome.

Meanings

verboverstay one's welcome (third-person singular simple present overstays one's welcome, present participle overstaying one's welcome, simple past and past participle overstayed one's welcome)

present singular third person overstays one's welcome · participle present overstaying one's welcome · participle past overstayed one's welcome · past overstayed one's welcome

Synonyms & antonyms

verbSynonym of wear out one's welcome.

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Chicago

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