English Explanatory Dictionary

understay one's welcome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To stay for less time than that within which one's presence would have been appreciated; to leave earlier than necessary.

Word forms

understay one's welcome

Etymology

Coined as an opposite to overstay one's welcome.

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