lay out the welcome mat (for somebody)

lay out the welcome mat (for somebody)
lay, put, roll, etc. out the ˈwelcome mat (for sb) idiom
(especially NAmE) to make sb feel welcome; to try to attract visitors, etc

The county has put out the welcome mat for international investors.

Main entry:welcome matidiom

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  • put out the welcome mat (for somebody) — lay, put, roll, etc. out the ˈwelcome mat (for sb) idiom (especially NAmE) to make sb feel welcome; to try to attract visitors, etc • The county has put out the welcome mat for international investors. Main entry: ↑welcome matidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • roll out the welcome mat (for somebody) — lay, put, roll, etc. out the ˈwelcome mat (for sb) idiom (especially NAmE) to make sb feel welcome; to try to attract visitors, etc • The county has put out the welcome mat for international investors. Main entry: ↑welcome matidiom …   Useful english dictionary

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