Outstay/overstay your welcome Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Social Context Used in social situations to show awareness of others' time and space. After the party, she left quickly to avoid overstaying her welcome. Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Hint People might hint this phrase to suggest it's time for someone to leave. When the host yawned, I wondered if I was overstaying my welcome. Pro Tip 3/3Perception Reflects concern about how others may feel about one's presence. He checks in often so as not to overstay his welcome at his friend’s house.