Overstay
verb
To stay in a place for longer than you are allowed or than is polite.
They overstayed their visa and are now in the country illegally.
Often appears as...
- overstay one's welcome
- overstay a visa
verb
To stay longer than planned or expected.
She overstayed at the party and missed her last bus home.
Often appears as...
- overstay a visit
- overstay at a party
verb
To stay or remain when you are no longer wanted.
I think I've overstayed my welcome at their house.
Often appears as...
- overstay your welcome
- overstay one's invitation
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To stay in a place for longer than you are allowed or than is polite.
They overstayed their visa and are now in the country illegally.
Often appears as...
- overstay one's welcome
- overstay a visa
verb
To stay longer than planned or expected.
She overstayed at the party and missed her last bus home.
Often appears as...
- overstay a visit
- overstay at a party
verb
To stay or remain when you are no longer wanted.
I think I've overstayed my welcome at their house.
Often appears as...
- overstay your welcome
- overstay one's invitation
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Legal Consequences
Overstaying can lead to legal issues, like fines or deportation, in immigration matters.
If you overstay your visa, you might not be allowed back into the country.
Pro Tip 2/2Impoliteness Aspect
'Overstay' suggests a lack of consideration for your host's time or resources.
Make sure not to overstay, so your friends feel eager to invite you again.
Pro Tip 1/2Legal Consequences
Overstaying can lead to legal issues, like fines or deportation, in immigration matters.
If you overstay your visa, you might not be allowed back into the country.
Pro Tip 2/2Impoliteness Aspect
'Overstay' suggests a lack of consideration for your host's time or resources.
Make sure not to overstay, so your friends feel eager to invite you again.
Pro Tip 1/2Legal Consequences
Overstaying can lead to legal issues, like fines or deportation, in immigration matters.
If you overstay your visa, you might not be allowed back into the country.
Pro Tip 2/2Impoliteness Aspect
'Overstay' suggests a lack of consideration for your host's time or resources.
Make sure not to overstay, so your friends feel eager to invite you again.
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Video examples
Where in the World is...
then um if i have my event and passport they think i'm gonna like overstay a visa i'm able to separate the horrible experiences that i have with immigration from my experience of the country and i think for me in particular but i think everyone that's really important because we can't
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Why haven’t we cured...
including matrix metalloproteinases and aggrecanases. These enzymes clear out the damaged tissue and contribute to inflammation. But while this rapid swelling helps protect the joint during recovery, inadequately healed tissue can cause these immune cells to overstay their welcome.
Video examples
Where in the World is...
then um if i have my event and passport they think i'm gonna like overstay a visa i'm able to separate the horrible experiences that i have with immigration from my experience of the country and i think for me in particular but i think everyone that's really important because we can't
Video examples
Why haven’t we cured...
including matrix metalloproteinases and aggrecanases. These enzymes clear out the damaged tissue and contribute to inflammation. But while this rapid swelling helps protect the joint during recovery, inadequately healed tissue can cause these immune cells to overstay their welcome.
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Quote examples
Rupert Friend
English Actor
I never want to overstay my welcome for any character. I would rather people are excited by the ideas a character generates in them rather than feeling bored and wishing he would just go away.
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Mark Meadows
American Politician
Fifteen years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, the United States government still has little idea how many foreign travelers overstay their visas annually and remain in the U.S.
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George Foreman
American Boxer
We all think we've got one more boxing match in us, and that, probably, will be the downfall of Floyd Mayweather, George Foreman, Manny Pacquiao. We'll overstay our welcome.
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Dido Harding
British Public Servant
I've always been of the view that two-term presidency rule is a pretty good one and CEOs shouldn't overstay their welcome.
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Mahathir Mohamad
Malaysian Politician
Not many dictators announce their resignation, but I did because I didn't want to stay on and overstay my welcome.
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Imran Tahir
Pakistani Athlete
I wouldn't want to overstay in the team for too long. I want to leave with respect.
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Bobby Rahal
American Athlete
I'd seen people overstay their welcome and I didn't want that to happen at all.
Quote examples
Rupert Friend
English Actor
I never want to overstay my welcome for any character. I would rather people are excited by the ideas a character generates in them rather than feeling bored and wishing he would just go away.
Quote examples
Mark Meadows
American Politician
Fifteen years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, the United States government still has little idea how many foreign travelers overstay their visas annually and remain in the U.S.
Quote examples
George Foreman
American Boxer
We all think we've got one more boxing match in us, and that, probably, will be the downfall of Floyd Mayweather, George Foreman, Manny Pacquiao. We'll overstay our welcome.
Quote examples
Dido Harding
British Public Servant
I've always been of the view that two-term presidency rule is a pretty good one and CEOs shouldn't overstay their welcome.
Quote examples
Mahathir Mohamad
Malaysian Politician
Not many dictators announce their resignation, but I did because I didn't want to stay on and overstay my welcome.
Quote examples
Imran Tahir
Pakistani Athlete
I wouldn't want to overstay in the team for too long. I want to leave with respect.
Quote examples
Bobby Rahal
American Athlete
I'd seen people overstay their welcome and I didn't want that to happen at all.
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